A
unique, under-appreciated Army Jeep of a motorcycle. The KLR650
will take you to every road on the planet, dirt or paved, no
matter how remote. The 6.1-gallon fuel tank will get you back
home too. Extremely reliable and fun to ride, its tall seat
diminishes its suitability for beginning riders. Seat height:
35 inches.
People
have circumnavigated the globe on this bike - great bike
but don't like the 650 dual sports when there are other
dual sports better suited to the beginner. HondaXR650L gets
a C only because Honda doesn't offer any other dual sport.
Kawasaki has some very nice dual sports better suited to
the beginner.
Like
I said about Honda's 650 offering, one has to be of the
right dimensions for the KLR. That being the case, a B rating
is what I give it, but if you can't reach the ground on
it then I suggest you stay out of the clouds.
Recommendations
made by Beginner Bikes Magazine, it's staff, team members
or riding club officers, are based on the skills of a novice
rider, of average stature and do not necessarily represent
the ideal for every rider. While Beginner Bikes encourages
safe, smart riding, we do not assume responsibility for
each individual. Please ride with care at your own risk.
Beginner
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