January | 2010 | Top Gun Motorcycle Products

01/052010

Power to the KLR650 and DR650

By: Rod In: Fuel for Thought No Comment

There’s always been a long list of negatives attached to the KLR650 that goes all the way back the the first models and continues through today. Makes you wonder why it’s one of the most popular all around bikes on the market. It doesn’t do any one thing especially well, but it does seem to […]

01/052010

Technical Insights; first seen in Kawasaki Dual Sport News Feb./Dec. 1997 now found on topgunmotorcycles.com

By: Elden In: Technical Insights No Comment

There have been lots of bad ideas furnished to KLR riders on the internet. Three of the worst are: Replace your 08/09 strong forged thick bladed “doohickey” with a weaker machined aftermarket copy of the original. Equip your KLR650 with 16/43 final gearing which is likely to decrease engine life and lower your fuel […]