Besides handguards, what's the most recommended protection for your Kawasaki KLR650 Gen2 off-road? A tough-as-nails skid plate is necessary to prevent a critical failure in the backcountry.

In our opinion, the Emperor Racing Heavy Duty Skid Plate is the best skid plate available on the market today.
 
You can't go wrong with a 3/16″ thick aluminum construction, hand Tig welded wings with an Emperor scorpion logo carved into the front for the bling factor, aluminum mounting brackets, and high-grade metric fasteners.
 
Your engine sides are well protected, like the water pump, but you can still access essential areas thanks to the maintenance cutouts in the plate. For example, you can do an oil change without removing it.
 
This is a premium kit with everything you need for installation:
The foam tape provided is placed between the frame and skid plate for an excellent snug fit that eliminates vibrations.
You can add a block of open-cell foam between the skid plate and the engine to reduce the material build-up between the skid plate and the engine case.
 
The skid plates have a tough clear anodization finish for long-lasting aluminum good looks. They won't look like crap after a few rides, unlike painted ones!
 
This is the perfect product for the adventure rider pushing the limit on their machine.
 
Emperor Racing products are Made in Canada.