VOLUME 58 ISSUE 38 SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 P103
Other contributing factors regarding weight gain
include larger axles, a larger swingarm pivot, a
longer swingarm, and larger brake rotors.
COMFORT/ERGOS: When I think of comfort, I
think of the KLR's all-new seat. It's wonderful! And
when you match the excellent seat to the KLR's neu-
tral handlebar/seat/footpeg relationship, you have
one extremely comfortable motorcycle that's ready to
eat up the miles in just one sitting; at least it was for
my 6'1" frame. Over the 1000 miles, I never needed
a pain-related relief break; instead, all my stops were
instigated by either thirst, hunger or nature.
The taller windscreen, rubber-mounted handle-
bars and footpegs, and the rubber foot pads on
the pegs all contribute to the KLR's comfortable
ride, too. Kawasaki says that the windscreen is
adjustable. I wouldn't know; I never did adjust it
because it requires tools and time to do that. But I
There's only 4.5
inches between the
footpeg and the
shifter, not nearly
enough for my
size-12 foot.
