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Greg_E · May 9th, 2010, 02:21 PM

KLR doesn't really have enough horsepower to make it a nice long range machine. The constant high(ish) RPMs will grate on you after enough time. They also tend to wallow a bit when loaded down with a lot of luggage. The one my brother has is decent, but I wouldn't try to take it from coast to coast, same as I wouldn't try to take my Firebolt coast to coast. BWM and the Goldwing really have the long distance stuff figured out. Some of the Victory Cruisers would be a decent choice if you wanted a cruiser style.

May 9th, 2010, 02:21 PM	#14
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	KLR doesn't really have enough horsepower to make it a nice long range machine. The constant high(ish) RPMs will grate on you after enough time. They also tend to wallow a bit when loaded down with a lot of luggage. The one my brother has is decent, but I wouldn't try to take it from coast to coast, same as I wouldn't try to take my Firebolt coast to coast. BWM and the Goldwing really have the long distance stuff figured out. Some of the Victory Cruisers would be a decent choice if you wanted a cruiser style.