Most of the opinions re DR vs KLR stress how the DR is better off road and the KLR is better on road. KLR has bigger tank, better seat, more wind protection. Lowering them is as easy as raising the fork tubes at the front and lowering links (longer dog bones) at the rear. Could do both these things in an hour or so, easy. LAMs versions are available, and like the DR, there is a simply massive aftermarket of accessories and parts.
People bag the KLR over the doohickey (balancer chain tensioner) like its some sort of fatal affliction that will kill the engine the minute the warranty expires. I counter that with the DR infamous third gear blowup which realy DOES destroy engines.
However both bikes are solid and easy to live with and far more capable than they should be.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
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