Kawasaki KLR650S Review | Living in the Past

The Kawasaki KLR650 adventure motorcycle was designed in the mid 1980's and has gone through two major refreshes, one in 2008 and another in 2022. I review the final (probably) and third generation KLR650, in lowered S form. Here's why I think Kawasaki needs to do better to stay in the game. #advrider #motorcycle #klr650 #kawasaki #adventuremotorcycle ➕KLR650S Bike Build / $8,000 Total Adventure Package: ⚡Google Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/3vxnra6j ⚡PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5kvv65zv ⚡Tusk Pannier Racks and Olympus Panniers: https://tinyurl.com/2c43ex4e ⚡Garmin Zumo XT2 GPS: https://tinyurl.com/37fdffuz ⚡Tusk DSport Rear Tire: https://tinyurl.com/ypr888kw ⚡Motoz Rallz Front Tire: https://tinyurl.com/4n9ydjwf ⚡Tusk Crash Bars: https://tinyurl.com/yus3svtz ⚡Puig Clip-on Wind Visor (med): https://imp.i104546.net/ORazYN ⚡Enduro Engineering Skid Plate: https://tinyurl.com/bdz5ja82 ⚡Tusk Billet Foot Pegs: https://tinyurl.com/2fnb53ey ⚡Tusk Hard Mount Footpeg Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/2zv4dna5 ⚡Tusk Olympus Tank Bag: https://tinyurl.com/5b35eap6 ⚡DoubleTake Mirrors (Gen 2): https://tinyurl.com/bdzwe6wy ⚡Tusk D-Flex Handguards: https://tinyurl.com/mrx6jm75 ⚡QuadLock Phone Mount: https://imp.i104546.net/RGReRX ⚡MSR Voyager Jacket: https://tinyurl.com/4umksftu ⚡MSR Voyager Pants: https://tinyurl.com/4rtmh7md ⚡MSR Expedition Helmet: http://tinyurl.com/4a3rw2p4 ⚡MSR Adventure Boots: https://tinyurl.com/5am7j3tk ⚡MSR Base Layers: https://tinyurl.com/uuk5sjwf ⚡MSR Mid Layers: https://tinyurl.com/4af629ks ➕SUPPORT➕ (affiliate links) ⚡ Bookmark My LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/bigrockmoto ⚡ Patreon:   / bigrockmedia   ⚡ Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://bit.ly/33kgRIz ⚡ Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/6bxxXN ⚡ Mosko Moto: https://moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto ⚡ Carpuride: https://tinyurl.com/bdmjxacc (use code BIGROCKMOTO for 30% off) ⚡ Lone Rider: https://bit.ly/4erYJeC ⚡ MotoCampNerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=tv7aUA8... ⚡ Veridian Cruise: https://veridiancruise.com/?coupon=bi... ⚡ Insta360: https://tinyurl.com/whtd6ubt ⚡ Taco Moto : https://tacomoto.co/?ref=fi6gv640 ⚡ Chigee: https://tinyurl.com/486mm38k ⚡ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3viGZ0A ⚡ Merchandise: https://big-rock-moto.myspreadshop.com/ ➕Cameras I Use➕ ⚡ DJI Osmo Action 4: https://amzn.to/48O1F2b ⚡ DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/3Pcqeik ⚡ DJI Mini Pro 4 Drone: https://amzn.to/3WKU6a2 ⚡ Insta360 X4: https://tinyurl.com/whtd6ubt ⚡ Canon EOS R6: https://amzn.to/3DfEinY ⚡ Canon 24-70mm Lens: https://amzn.to/4gsFgMB ⚠️Contact: [email protected] ⚠️Facebook:   / bigrockmoto   ⚠️Instagram:   / bigrockmoto   BIG ROCK MOTO IS OPERATED BY BIG ROCK MEDIA LLC 00:00 Overview 02:34 S Model 03:38 Specs 06:10 Features 10:01 Ergonomics 11:51 Performance Tests 13:56 Highway Tests 16:09 Off Road Test 22:04 Ground Clearance 23:38 Drop and Lift 25:30 Pros and Cons 29:03 Competition 33:34 Final Thoughts