[vyquad]

With gear on, im probably 130 pounds (Asking questions before i go ahead and buy a klr)

 

[klr4evr]

Nope. Stock suspension will suit you fine unless you ride like a moto-cross racer.

 

[KLR-Mule]

I don’t remember the last time I weighed 130
The OEM suspension will work just fine for you.

 

[JimR]

With gear on, im probably 130 pounds (Asking questions before i go ahead and buy a klr)

Whatcha plannin' on doing with your KLR? Commute? Run errands? Exploring dirt/gravel roads? Off road trail riding jumping logs and such? The guy in the below video seems to be about 150ish.

You won't do this with YOUR KLR - YouTube

Let us know if you get one!

Regards, Jim.

 

[LeviCurr]

i just bought the largest heaviest spring I can find. I need it. I could have saved a lot of money If I was still 130

 

[Intruder]

The KLR isn't a 'dirtbike'. It's a highway bike that is comfortable on gravel and unimproved roads.
I'm 150lbs, and 5'6. I was initially disappointed at the off-road performance of my KLR, but I don't have to stop where the pavement ends.
My KLR is more comfortable at 90mph on the interstate, than 10mph on a rough trail. The main problem I've had is getting traction climbing hills.

 

[bigbluklr]

The KLR isn't a 'dirtbike'. It's a highway bike that is comfortable on gravel and unimproved roads.
I'm 150lbs, and 5'6. I was initially disappointed at the off-road performance of my KLR, but I don't have to stop where the pavement ends.
My KLR is more comfortable at 90mph on the interstate, than 10mph on a rough trail. The main problem I've had is getting traction climbing hills.

Maybe with a 17t sprocket. I'm more comfortable at 10 mph on rough trail than 60+ on the highway. Now I'm 250 lbs dressed out so I definitely needed to upgrade springs all around. When loaded for trip with 50+ additional pounds, I click pre load up 2 from zero. No not a dirt bike especially at 500 lbs loaded, it will do BDRs
Man at 90 mph you must be at redline

 

[Six8five]

90 on a KLR is NOT comfortable.
I’d much rather be in the dirt, the KLR’s biggest factor in riding a KLR in the dirt is the rider not the bike!

 

[vyquad]

Whatcha plannin' on doing with your KLR? Commute? Run errands? Exploring dirt/gravel roads? Off road trail riding jumping logs and such? The guy in the below video seems to be about 150ish.

You won't do this with YOUR KLR - YouTube

Let us know if you get one!

Regards, Jim.

most ill be doing is probably going onto a motocross track to ride the berms but no actual racing or big jumps

 

[Kevin Graham]

I was like 130 in 7th grade I think. I carry me, 190lb and my girlfriend, 125lbs all day long with zero worry.

 

[pdwestman]

Whatcha plannin' on doing with your KLR? Commute? Run errands? Exploring dirt/gravel roads? Off road trail riding jumping logs and such? The guy in the below video seems to be about 150ish.

You won't do this with YOUR KLR - YouTube

Let us know if you get one!

Regards, Jim.

One needs to know "when to say enough is Enough"!

A stock & standard KLR650 should serve you quite well 'vyquad'. Mine is 'mostly stock' even after 35+ years of riding it.

 

[a4twenty]

130# is right in the design window of the asian manufacturers and their demographic of other asian sized individuals. the complaint comes from "american" sized people.

 

[Kevin Graham]

130# is right in the design window of the asian manufacturers and their demographic of other asian sized individuals. the complaint comes from "american" sized people.

Imma say Canadians are on par aye 😆

 

[a4twenty]

Imma say Canadians are on par aye 😆

yes, Canada is a part of North America

 

[Spanky]

When I bought the '08 I heard a reviewer say that the KLR suspension was set up for a 135-pound Japanese feller. I can vouch for it! Ride on!

 

[pdwestman]

When I bought the '08 I heard a reviewer say that the KLR suspension was set up for a 135-pound Japanese feller.

Kawasaki upped the rider weight to about 190lbs for the 2014.5 + New Edition model & beyond.

 

[Spanky]

Kawasaki upped the rider weight to about 190lbs for the 2014.5 + New Edition model & beyond.

Is the spring still adjustable?

 

[pdwestman]

Yes, one can dial it UP stiffer. 12mm hex head on LH upper shock body. Rightey tightey.

 

[clogan]

Everyone is different. Size, tastes, risk tolerance... everything.

I'm 210, and like my OEM suspension just fine as it is, even after 13 years and 40,000 miles. Correction: I did change to a heavier rear spring a few years back.

I'm very comfortable on a forest road at 10-40 mph, even carrying all my camping gear. There's no way I'd ride a KLR, or any bike for that matter, at 90mph...not for very long anyhow. I suspect the only way my KLR would do 90 is if you pushed it out if an airplane.

If you are 130, you should be completely fine on any KLR, any generation...

But as I said, everyone is different.

 

[JimR]

Once upon a time, everything revolved around one guy, and that guy was 170 pounds and 5 feet 9 inches. Airline seats, car seats, construction equipment, etc. I think in the late '90s they upped it.