Making a KLR 650 suspension upgrade worth your time

Deciding on a klr 650 suspension upgrade is usually the first thing most owners think about once they realize how soft the stock bike really is. If you've spent more than five minutes on a KLR, you know exactly what I'm talking about. It's that classic "pogo stick" feeling. You hit the front brakes and the nose dives like it's looking for loose change on the pavement, and when you hit a pothole, the rear end bounces around like a trampoline. ...

February 27, 2026 · 7 min · Jaffe Slepin