RIDE REVIEW I 2022 KAWASAKI KLR650
P102
Comfort is one of
the KLR's strongest
attributes. A great
seat and neutral ergos
mean you can eat up
the miles in a single
sitting, no problem.
Footpegs, however, get
an "F" when it comes
to standing.
el as a starting point, the KLR put on approximately
20-plus pounds over the previous-gen KLR650.
So, what did you get for the added weight? Mainly,
a stronger frame, EFI, and yes, ABS. For some,
that might be a decent trade-off. For others, not so
much. I didn't find the KLR's weight to be a killjoy,
though. Maybe in the sand, over large loose rocks
and maneuvering in tight places I could feel it, but
not so much on the pavement or dirt roads. At least
it wasn't a hindrance to me. The bike is well-bal-
anced, and its reasonable 34-inch seat height helps
keep things in check.
Kawasaki beefed up the frame to handle more
carrying weight and to improve handling. It's a
single-unit frame now, the sub-frame is no longer
removeable. If that's an issue for you, well, at least
you don't have to worry about the sub-frame bolts
vibrating loose anymore.
