jqueen
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Sorry, I disagree there too. Weight buys you nothing on the highway. The engine works harder, the suspension works harder and the brakes work harder.
You don't notice the weight as much but, it is still working against you.
Additional weight for added function or rigidity is one thing, weight for added weight sake buys you zip.
You remove 100 lbs off a KLR and I guarantee it's a better bike EVERYWHERE.
I prefer to have a little extra weight on the highway, compared to a dirt bike. It is a more relaxing ride that way. For me personally, the KLR is just a little overweight for the road. The first gen would be about right as far as weight goes, especially if highway means boring 70mph cruising.
But then again, I'm a little off, according to some.