Kawasaki KLE500 vs a "Typical Adventure Ride" Scenario (We Found Snow!)

How does the new Kawasaki KLE500 handle what I'd call a "typical" adventure ride? We set out to check the spring snow levels on our adventure bikes and had to ride an hour or so of highway to get there. Most adventure rides include some highway and some off road riding, and this adventure was no exception. Huge thanks to Doubletake Mirrors for sponsoring this video and the channel! Check out the best mirrors for dual sport and ADV bikes at http://www.adventuremirror.com Riding the KLE500 off road is confidence inspiring and easy. It's not fast, but it'll get you wherever you want to go and it'll do so without causing too many "pucker moments." If you're wondering if the new KLE 500 can handle the types of riding an average adventure motorcycle owner will throw at it, it's more than equipped for that. If you're wanting to take the KLE500 on some more extreme off road...well the low ground clearance might become an issue pretty quickly. This is a fantastic beginner adventure motorcycle, but it definitely has its limitations. Sign up for the Dork Email Newsletter and never miss another video drop or announcement AND be entered to win monthly gear giveaways: https://dorkintheroad.com/index.php/email-signup/ SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans! http://bit.ly/dorkintheroad Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKYAp8fkN8yCbxcNK375rA/join Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/dork-in-the-road-merch?ref=dork Dork in the Road Shirts available at: https://dorkintheroad.dashery.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/adorkintheroad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorkintheroad Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Dork in the Road ADV Gear Picks on RMATV: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Sales/4047/dork-in-the-road?ref=1035 Channel Sponsors: Brake Free: https://brakefreetech.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD (save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad") Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15 (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad) MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Quad Lock: Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad" Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://tinyurl.com/23sjhhwr Brake Free: https://brakefreetech.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD (save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad") Mosko Moto: https://moskomoto.com/dorkintheroad Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aDkk4z Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Vanasche Motorsports: https://vanaschemotorsports.com?sca_ref=10893499.ZWnws7rz5wVLn Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15 (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad) Amain Hobbies: https://alnk.to/7Bil0C0 Save 10% on https://butlermaps.com/ with promo code "dorkintheroad." Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad" Save 10% on Motion Footpegs (https://motionfactoryracing.com/) with promo code "dorkintheroad" Cardo Systems: https://cardosystems.rfrl.co/e2vdy (use promo code "dorkintheroad" to save 10%) Save 10% at Seat Concepts with promo code "DORKNRD26" Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description. Dork in the Road Sweepstakes OFFICIAL RULES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RQtiIu3sphRlmHPoT2NUD_iHI-9CT6DMPzJ7IClc1do/edit?usp=sharing FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI. Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.