An affordable dual-purpose machine with an adventurous streak, the KLR650 will take you almost anywhere you can think of and get you back home with a smile on your face. Updates for 2022 focus on improving the basic functionality without starting from a blank canvas or changing the basic character that so many KLR owners have come to appreciate over the years. Since it was introduced way back in 1987 (not a typo), the KLR650 has stood the test of time as other brands, even Kawasaki itself, built more focused models for every siloed aspect of adventure riding. ADV riding wasn’t even a thing back in ‘87, but over the years the KLR650 has grown from a bike perfect for everything from backroad exploring to touring to much, much more. KLR650 buyers have resisted change for years, and one could argue that there was little reason for a newfangled design with shiny embellishments. At the same time, progress has to eventually march on. In the case of the 2022 KLR650, the team at Kawasaki focused on refining a trusted friend. The basic core remains very much a KLR, with a liquid-cooled 652cc single pumping out predictable, manageable torque and providing good traction through a heavy flywheel. The gearbox is still a five-speed unit, although tweaks have been made for better reliability. As before, the KLR650 is a bit on the hefty side, weighing in at a claimed 483 pounds. But that steel frame, hung with suspension that provides supple damping, will help you pick your way through the rough stuff. Just don’t expect to charge into a rock garden like you’re on a competition enduro model. When it comes down to it, the KLR is still a KLR, a jack of all trades but master of none. And that’s not a criticism. The KLR is what it is, an affordable and above all fun tool that will take you on any riding adventure you want without fuss. This bike, like all our bikes will be fully serviced, inspected and detailed at the time you take delivery. See this and other great deals at www.cyclehunters.com haldemanAuto/cyclehunters.com 102 Old Ebenezer Rd Lebanon Pa, 17046 717-273-1809
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