8200 Miles in 23 Days: Alaska to Key West on a KLR650
Silas Hessler
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Alaska to Key West on a KLR650 — 8,200 miles across North America in 23 days.
This long-distance motorcycle journey begins in Tok, Alaska at the end of the northern riding season and travels through Canada, the Rocky Mountains, the Midwest, New England, and down the East Coast to Florida. Along the way are mechanical challenges, unexpected encounters, wild camping, remote landscapes, and moments of reflection about what it really means to travel by motorcycle.
More than just a ride, this film explores the experience of movement — from growing up on horseback to discovering connection and perspective through long-distance adventure riding.
If you enjoy long-form adventure motorcycle travel, documentary-style ride films, KLR650 journeys, and immersive storytelling, come along for the full ride.
Route highlights include:
Alaska Highway and Kluane Lake
Liard Hot Springs
Banff National Park
Beartooth Pass
Yellowstone National Park
Great Lakes region and Lake Superior
New England fall colors
Outer Banks, Everglades, and Key West
Motorcycle:
Kawasaki KLR650 — long-distance adventure build
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Links to my social media and discounts for Hippo Hands, Cardo Systems, and GlueTread can be found here:
https://linktr.ee/ak.klr650
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If this video was helpful or interesting, do me a big favor, like, drop a comment, and subscribe to my channel!
Thanks for riding along. Stay tuned for the next adventure.
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This video documents my personal experience and opinions. Adventure riding involves inherent risk — conditions, skills, and outcomes vary. Ride within your limits and make your own decisions. Nothing here should be considered instruction or professional advice. Some links may be affiliate or partner links that help support the channel.
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8200 Miles in 23 Days: Alaska to Key West on a KLR650
Silas Hessler
298,353 views
Alaska to Key West on a KLR650 — 8,200 miles across North America in 23 days.
This long-distance motorcycle journey begins in Tok, Alaska at the end of the northern riding season and travels through Canada, the Rocky Mountains, the Midwest, New England, and down the East Coast to Florida. Along the way are mechanical challenges, unexpected encounters, wild camping, remote landscapes, and moments of reflection about what it really means to travel by motorcycle.
More than just a ride, this film explores the experience of movement — from growing up on horseback to discovering connection and perspective through long-distance adventure riding.
If you enjoy long-form adventure motorcycle travel, documentary-style ride films, KLR650 journeys, and immersive storytelling, come along for the full ride.
Route highlights include:
Alaska Highway and Kluane Lake
Liard Hot Springs
Banff National Park
Beartooth Pass
Yellowstone National Park
Great Lakes region and Lake Superior
New England fall colors
Outer Banks, Everglades, and Key West
Motorcycle:
Kawasaki KLR650 — long-distance adventure build
_______________________
Links to my social media and discounts for Hippo Hands, Cardo Systems, and GlueTread can be found here:
https://linktr.ee/ak.klr650
________________________
If this video was helpful or interesting, do me a big favor, like, drop a comment, and subscribe to my channel!
Thanks for riding along. Stay tuned for the next adventure.
____________
This video documents my personal experience and opinions. Adventure riding involves inherent risk — conditions, skills, and outcomes vary. Ride within your limits and make your own decisions. Nothing here should be considered instruction or professional advice. Some links may be affiliate or partner links that help support the channel.