Got a 2024 Kawasaki KLX300
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Did my first gas fill-up, and checked out the "Low Fuel" warning system to see if it works and if there's 0.6 gallon left in the tank when it come on. Note that the Low Fuel warning will trip a bit early if going up or down steep hills, then go back off when back on level ground. I like this feature better than if it gets tripped from a steep hill then stays on from that point forward. So I cruised around close to my gas station and got the low fuel warning to come on level ground right by the gas station, so wiped in and filled up. It took 1.347 gal, so pretty much right on the 0.6 gallon "reserve" when the low fuel warning triggers on level ground. Also got a calculated 67.2 MPG (90.5 mi/1.347 gal). Few photos by the lake.
Interesting. Haven't had a problem finding neutral, but maybe that feature is why. The transmission on this bike shifts really well, haven't missed one shift yet in 130 miles. The clutch has pretty decent modulation too.
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Your old ZX-11 should've had the Positive Neutral Finder, my ZX-11D and ZX-12R did. It's been a Kawi thing it seems like forever.
I don't specifically recall ... that was way back in 1990, the first production "ram-air" syco machine of the day, lol. That was a cool bike for the time.
Great looking KLX!
Sounds like a well-made bike and nice to ride.
Shifting up from 1st while stopped should *never* give you 2nd gear, that's the main function of neutral finder.
The WR450F is nearly impossible to find neutral anytime the engine is running... stopped or moving or anywhere in between. Can be pretty annoying sometimes LOL.
Nice bike! I think you will enjoy it. I have looked at them myself and think that it would be a nice fun bike. My last dual sport was a 2007 KTM EXC 450, and it was a lot of fun. My only complaint on any of the newer dual sports is the narrow seat. My butt got tired of it way before I had to worry about running out of gas. lol. I had a few of the 70’s Yamaha enduros, and back then the seats were a little wider and easier on your rear for longer rides. Anyway enjoy your new bike, and it looks like a lot of fun.
Tested it out, and the neutral finder feature does undeed work on the KLX300.
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Congrats! Looks like a nice bike.
I've had several DS bikes over the years (KLR650, XR650, DR650) and loved riding them.
DS riding is great fun; the exploration doesn't stop when the pavement does.
I've had several DS bikes over the years (KLR650, XR650, DR650) and loved riding them.
DS riding is great fun; the exploration doesn't stop when the pavement does.
Still breaking it in, and have now started going up to 7000 RPM with some full throttle action while going through the gears - redline is 10,500. Kept it mostly to 5000 RPM max for the first 150 miles. I don't go over 6000 RPM (~60 MPH in 6th gear) if cruising steady. I can tell the engine is freeing up some. It got 67.2 mpg the first tank of gas, and 72.2 mpg on the 2nd tank while running the engine somewhat higher and harder than the first tank. Noticed the idle speed has increased slightly too, indicating the engine is freeing up.
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I have a 2020 klx 230 wish i would have gotten the 300 but I got from private sale and its what the guy had and price and milage were to good to pass up so I have this bike for about 2 years and love have about 5k miles on it and its just bullet proof always starts always dependable I ride both trails and street with it more street and just love it I also have a 2011 triumph t100 so I havent been riding the klx as much as before but again always starts always runs great and is just a great 2 nd bike when i just want to zip around or explore some
The '81 GPz550 had it.
Thank you.
I've got the Dunlop D606 front and rear on a Suzuki DR-Z 400S now, and while they are great off-road, the vibration is a little much on the asphalt. I might just have to give the D605 a try.
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