Kawasaki KLR650

Proven reliability and design – I have an older 2005 model and 60K on the clock. Previous owner had set up for touring with adjustable preload on the rear shock and had radio coms arial fitted which I removed. Bike uses no oil and is strong, has great low down torque. Brakes are mediocre but they work well enough when squeezed hard. Fitted a Lexx muffler and 16 tooth front… Read more

sprocket. Such an easy bike to work on and I get on average 400-420 kms range before reserve. Highly recommend this bike and the overall design hasn't changed in nearly 30 years except for slightly larger front shocks and a few cosmetic changes to the front end plastics and rear grab handles. Other than that, it's the same bike. The Kawasaki KLR650 makes a great hobby bike and excellent commuter. If you like tinkering in the garage and making little mods to the bike then this is a blast...I feel if anyone complains about this bike then they shouldn't be owning a motorbike at all. Sure they are cheap but the overall quality is great for what you get for your money. The American military have been using them for years though many are a diesel conversion of the petrol engine... Its sure no KTM but its worth its weight in gold and have read many previous owners regret selling their KLR650's. I highly recommend this bike as a good and reliable all rounder with a durable engine.

The best possible bang for your buck – Yes, it's old school. It's been around almost unchanged for over a quarter of a century and if it had four wheels it would probably be a tractor... but it's as cheap as chips to buy, easy to maintain and bullet-proof reliable. The current "New Edition" version has some very welcome improvements to the suspension as well as a redesigned seat but… Read more

keeps all the features which has made it the benchmark for economical adventure motorcycling.

It is no exaggeration to say that you could jump on the bike at the showroom and ride it to the next town... or the next state... or the next continent!

I've owned and ridden everything from scooters and mopeds to old British clunkers to modern cruisers and I decided to go to a dual-adventure style bike because I was getting a bit tired of the "culture" that seems to accompany cruiser motorcycles. I thought the KLR wouldn't be as capable or comfortable as my previous cruiser. I was wrong! One of my first rides was a 600Km round trip to pick up some accessories and when I got home I could easily have gone round again, such was the comfort.

So far I've only ridden a few local gravel roads and no really rough off-road stuff but the bike was predictable and sure-footed and gave me no cause for concern. This is what I bought the bike for. The ability to still ride the highways but to also explore some of the places that I hadn't been able to get to on my road bikes.

I think I've made the right choice. This truly is an all-purpose bike and I can see I'm going to really enjoy it!

Fun fun fun, but – I love my new blacked out 2013 KLR 650. I bought it new and rode it off, literaly, into the sunset. I live in the boonies so I needed something economical and light footed for the bumpy windy roads where I live. This rig practically rides itself. First tank I filled, got 65 mpg...wow! It's nimble, comfortable and quiet. The only two things I don't… Read more ·  1

like about it is that (like most Jap. bikes) it needs one more gear for the highway. Should be a 7 speed instead of six. Or at least a taller 6th gear. Also, the suspension travel is about 3 feet so it eats up the bumps and potholes like they weren't there but my other negative comment is that my feet barely touch the ground with my toes extended all the way. (I'm 5'9' tall) It was very dangerous until I got used to it. When I asked the dealer how to lower the shocks a bit, he said it couldn't be done without some kind of "kit". The dealer recommended an upholsterer who will shave an inch off the seat foam for $100. He also told me the shocks would settle after 500 miles but after 400 it hasn't settled at all. We'll see. I just bought some thick boots and that helps. But overall, so far, I dig the bajeezus out of it. Two thumbs up. economical, plenty power, quiet, nimble, comfortable too high in the air, needs higher 6th gear

Best all round fun reliable motorcycle out there – Road touring and dirt trails, some pretty rough carved up terrain too around FNQ. 2015 model restricted for Australia, (now de restricted ) SW Moto engine bars and bash plate added. Take the top off the carb and block the two restriction holes in the top of slide ( JB weld steel stick from Jaycar ) and no more spluttering and a bucket load more grunt, 1 hour job including JB hardening time, very easy to do. Does not burn any oil (7500kms)  Show details

Midlife review – This is an update to my original review. After 40000klms i must say that the experience of owning a klr650 is tarnished by the poor quality of both design and manufacture of some aspects of this motorcycle. The 24000k major service revealed both roller corrosion and very little grease in the steering head bearings. The corrosion due to pressure… Read more

washing by someone unknown and the lack of grease by the assembler in thailand. At 28000k the "doohickey" (look it up on you tube) failed. Talk about bad design. Couple this with ,probably, badly made springs and this bike starts to become a pain in the wallet. .I replaced the standard kawaski set-up with an american item and so far so good. Imagine my reaction when at 30000k the water pump pinion oil seal failed which meant having to replace both it and the water pump seal because you can't replace one without the other. If kawasaki made cars to this standard people would be stoning the dealers. I did change the rear tyre to 130/70-18. This makes it steer quicker and lowers the gearing a touch. Other additions include an aftermarket clock and thermometer and the taller kawasaki screen. The lack of a centerstand is ridiculous. The experience of this bike means, probably, kawasaki won't be getting another sale from me. That's about it. Keep the rubber side down.

poor design, quality of manufacture, reliability, lack of manufacturer response

Terrible – poor quality parts all over this bike and bike is very time consuming to work on,fuel hose and vacuum hoses held on with very thin wire clips,cheap parts on this bike,not fully made in japan just a pretty average motorbike,nothing really exciting to write about here this bike has more disadvantages than pros,bike does not balance very well,runs… Read more

hot in traffic,not much good to say about it. need to remove fuel tank,plus side covers front and back plus seat plus petrol tank just to change the spark plug.

made in thailand kawasaki – the back rack comes in handy,height of bike is nice,nice to ride where this klr 650 fails badly is hardly any aftermarket parts are available,the rear chain adjusters are the worst i have seen on any bike,the carby mixture screw is almost impossible to get at,i have never seen a plastic bash plate in all my years off riding only on the klr,the… Read more

bike is not wholy made in japan as kawasaki would like you to beilieve but its got alot of cheap parts on it from thailand,kawasaki used to have top quality bikes and over the years i owned many but too much cheap stuff on this thailand klr 650,front master cylinder leaks,carby never idles smoothly,staples fall out of the seat,chain adjusters are ridiculous,just to name a few lots more faults on this bike and i have owned 2 klrs as new 2009 and 2010 models its good on petrol has a rack on back thats about it,very ordinary bike really quality of workmanship and parts is just not there which i was very dissapointed about,kawasaki have had a good reputation over the years but looks like they have dropped the ball here with the klr badly.

Good all round modern day horse – Good large on road off road bike. Keeps up with speed limits. Seat a bit uncomfortable. Great for the price. Cheap to register. Stock tyres a little slippery in mud. Owned since new, 8yo. Could use extra gear. Show details

Oil burning – I have owned a klr for 4 years now and it is a fantastic bike its versatility is second to none. Many klrs have been known to be oil burners. It is my experience that this is largely caused by over gearing, which so many owners love to do. I have found the stock gearing to be far the best both on and off road and would never run a 16 tooth front… Read more

sprocket, which overloads the engine. The klr has a weak piston design and over gearing causes fracturing between the rings and oil burning.

The one bike for all tasks – This is my second KLR 650 and is one of the many bike brands I have owned, it is not the most powerful or the shiniest bike but it is the most fun,and Kawasaki reliability is legondary. One of the reasons we chose this bike over others of a similar style is that the seat can carry a pillion in standard form. My only gripe is that the standard… Read more

gearing was a bit low for my intended use so l went up 1 tooth on the front sprocket and that made it more user friendly on the highway, 4000 revs = 100 K. If you can only have one bike in your life this is it a truly great all rounder.

Pure and Simple – The Klr 650 is a fantastic bike due to it's incredible versatility. They are very simple, reliable, efficient. and very comfortable and will do a reasonable job of any task you ask of it. You can,t go wrong there a terrific bike., l personally would not ever ride anything else.  Show details

The more I ride it the more I love it: – Purchased the KLR new in 2013. It has done 16,000 klms to date. Made a few mods. Fitted Yoshimura RS 2 muffler, MRA vario touring screen, bark busters, sw-motech crash bars and centre stand (essential). The most significant was putting on a 16 tooth front sprocket (standard 15). Made the bike more rideable and dropped the revs from 4300 to 4000… Read more

at 100KPH. Softer hand grips are a good idea. Fitted Heidenau K 76 Scouts which are superb on bitumen. Not a lot of power but oh so much fun to ride. Basic, low tech but that can be an advantage. I really look forward to pushing the starter button and heading off. I have been down the sports bike and tourer scene but I suspect the KLR 650 will see me out. Returns between 21 to 23 kilometres per litre. Well done Kawasaki. Why change something that works.

A few mods to make a good reliable all rounder – I bought a 2008 model 8 years ago and have done 35,000kms on it. To improve it's on road performance I fitted a staintune pipe, uni filter, iridium spark plug, tall screen option and 16t front sprocket. To maintain reliability I've adjusted my valves and fitted a new stock spring to the doohickey balancer and adjusted it. Also I have fitted a… Read more

motorad centre stand, yuasa glass mat battery and fitted cable channel to wiring harness potential rub points. The bike is now very reliable and can cruise all day at 100 to 115kmh which corresponds to 4,200 to 4,500rpm (sweet spot for this big single). At these highway speeds I get 19 to 20km per litre running 91 octane. In summary if you want a good basic dual purpose bike that can be optimised for highway riding and also dirt roads the klr650 is a good choice for the money.

You get what you pay for – I've got a 2010 klr 650. 39000 km . Around 350 km to work each week plus a few longer trips. Just put new front and back springs on her which has made a big difference ( race tech ). Sits on 110 km/h all day. Very easy to customise to individual taste. Friend has a bmw 1200 gs . Yep it's good but".. Keep it simple !

Just buy one – Bought one of these bikes for the work commute of 130klm per day. Geared the running gear to the max for highway running. Put 140000 klm on the clock and didn't even have to reshim the valve clearances, as the bike looked like new and the odometer went right round and back to zero, I got an amazing trade in value for it, so I bought another one.… Read more

The only problem is that you have to remember to grease the speedo drive or it will seize up in the front hub, bit of lathe work and tig welding and all good again.

Don't go crazy buying oil from a motorbike shop, use Penrite HPR 15w40 semi synthetic and the motor will give years of faithful service.

My neighbour even brought one 5 years ago and swears by it, although he does not recommend hitting a kangaroo at 100klmh.

2010 KLR great bike – got mine new in 2010 fitted a full staintune system all the KLR luggage and tankbag a 40mm lower sargent seat much better than the standard ball crusher, fitted a 42 t rear and a 16t front sprocket now sits on 4000 rpm @100km/h, have just turned over 18000km has never let me down ever, ride it to work 200k trip each way love it , go up to eungella… Read more

nat park out to collinsville all dirt rough tracks excellent, only now thinking of fitting 705 big bore kit, getting the head ported ,larger valves fitted and stage 2 cams just to give it a bit more go, was going to buy a BMW 1200GSA this year but this is far cheaper to do and easier to work on . just a good simple bike no fuss lacks a little bit of power

Great bike...but top speed? – I bought my KLR 650 in 2012 and have loved it...except for the top end...so a question I have actually is when I want to give her a flex is sitting on 6000 rpm at 130 km/h going to hurt the engine?...and what is the rpm level you don't want to go near?...im planning on getting a staintune exhaust this week too and also im told theres a jetting… Read more

adjustment of some sort...do you think these would give her more top end speed or just lower to middle?...thanks guys. Very powerful and handles great on the road an fun off the road too. Top end speed and power is an issue.

Great value for money – Just completed 2000km on my bike. Went into a bike shop to buy a new road bike helmet for my ZX14 and ended up with a dual purpose helmet and a KLR!!! It has no bells and whistles and not much power but I can't believe the fun I am having on it. You look down at the speedo and think you are doing 120km but you are only poking along at 95km… Read more

where the ZX14 you think you are doing 120km and when you look down you are doing 160-180km!! Much better for the law!!

No mater what road surface you come across it doesn't matter, have to watch some of the loose stuff. New set of tyres will help. As I said no power plant but it hasn't let me down. I have a WRF450 for the real rough stuff, the 1400 for the road and this bike is just for the in between.

To sum it up its a new style of riding and I'm loving the change Value for money A fuel guage would be great

Happy with KLR – I bought my new KLR in February and I have enjoyed every minute of the ride so far.Its got loads of power in the lower gears and is very easy to handle. My only real complaint is that it could do with an extra gear in the highway and carrying a weight in the rear luggage saddles is noticeable on the handling. Otherwise a great ride.  Show reply

The best fun – Simply put I am a self confessed motorcycle nut.I am one of those lucky guys who has a wife that rides along with our now grown up kids.Motorcycles have been and will always be part of my life, and there haven't been to many bikes I haven't ridden or owned at some stage.i am also fortunate enough to have several bikes at my disposal including the… Read more

latest ZX14 which I purchased at Christmas just gone.

Last year something strange happened to me. I was tyre kicking down at my local Kawasaki dealer trying to mind my own business when I came across an all black 2012 KLR 650 displayed in all its glory. I have no idea what drew me to the bike but and hour later I was on my way home with it!!!

Since that fateful day and our chance meeting I have never been able to wipe the sale off my face. I don't know what it is about this bike but I just can't believe the fun I have on it. My wife now has one along with my best mate and my son in law is picking his new 2013 up in two weeks.

The KLR has really changed the way I have been looking at bikes for over 30years. Value for money is just crazy no matter what anyone says,The bikes are so versatile, no one notices you, police don't bother you and you can go anywhere with them depending on your skill level.The bare bones of the bike is the appeal along with the versatility. They are very capable on and off road,long or short rides with unquestioned reliability. Sure they rattle and roll but that's what they are suppose to do.I have never been one to consider fuel economy on a bike but if I was the KLR would win hands down.You can load them up with everything you need and head off into the sunset with a huge grin under your helmet.

If you want a great value fun dual sport don't hesitate go and take one for a test ride,you won't be disappointed. Fun factor,looks,versatility,reliability,excellent fuel economy,go anywhere does everything well

Value for the money – I have a 2011 KLR 650, which has now done 20,000km's ...and have ridden on Freeways, Highways, Country Roads, Mountains, Dirt/Mud/Clay/Beach & Bush ie completly off road. This was bought for $7,990on the road plus a rear bag, and derestricted. It handles primary and secondary roads quite well at normal/legal speeds really likes 90 - 120, can hit… Read more ·  1

140+ when overtaking, however it can be wind affected and has on occaision given me the wobbles but not to the tank slapping soiling the pants point. It has good torque from about 45kmh in 4th - and 60kmh in 5th. so sprightly around town in traffic, I have good tyres on now the ones delivered with the bike were ok for about 5,000km's. I find cornering was the bigest/nicest surprise from low speed and high speed, only over cooking it a few times down hill - so be carefull no ABS/low centre of gravity/sports bike steering dampening etc etc you have been warned. I found however that certain dirt road surfaces are trecherous - this bike seemed poor with on loose surfaces with damp clay underneath, it appears to slip on the loose stuff then really grab on the under surface quite disconcerting - particularly if you are experienced and don't mind some sliding(ye ha). I think the 22litre tank, tyre, fork geometry combination needs particular attention if you are doing more than about 80/20 - 70/30 road/dirt yeh I know. I had a wonderful 100km+ ride at low tide on firm beach sand however anything more than 10cms of soft means you need to reduce tyre pressure and see what the firmness underneath is like - I have taken a 55kg pillion off road who was good on the bike, but would not consider a heavier pillion unless you are just doing road riding. I have got between 4/5 and 5.5litres per 100km's - not really concened - try to put 95octain in it - mostly because I cant trust if there is Ehtanol in the 91. Now and then I put 98 in it for long distance open road, carrying weight etc etc. Overall fun factor, value for money, simplicity, ease of riding, cheap to run, can get off road a little! A bit un-sexy to look at, wind buffeting, flexing front wheel mud guard,

Great bike – Picked up a new 2012 klr just done 1000 km on it May not be the best dual sport bike but definetely the best For the price. Rides good seat a little uncomfortable on long rides. Bike a little under powered when restricted as lams bike. When derestricted it is much more responsive . Large 22 lt tank ,build quality good for the price . … Read more

Overall very happy with the bike. A lot of bike for a little price Fuel guage would be nice with the large 22lt tank

great bike fun and easy to ride – bought new 2011 model after 10yrs of no road riding .Took demo bike for a test ride and was immediately impressed by how easy it was to ride, handling was sure footed and suspension was up to par for my 120kg frame.On my own bike i have upgraded the front/rear springs to cope with the extra load [pillion/gear]and this has made a huge difference… Read more

to the handling .I will be adding the taller front screen and rear luggage bag from kawasaki in a couple of weeks .Overall i am happy with my purchase. great fuel economy,good value for my $.Great handling for this type of bike.

The Poor Man's BMW – After owning a number of sports bikes and wanting comfort over speed on those long rides, the choice was clear... Dual Sports! To cut a long story short: After some intense research on the Internet (surely that wouldn't lie to me!) and a few test rides on a number of different dual sport bikes I have to say the trusty KLR is undoubtably the… Read more ·  1

best bang-for-buck machine on the market.

There is a whole sub-culture of passionate KLR owners around the world with a number of very helpful forums on the net where you can chat with like minded KLR owners from all corners of the globe about this simple, honest and reliable machine. There is a mirad of information and tips for various mods and upgrades available for this bike.

On The Road: Fantastic! It's capable, reasonably comfortable, surprisingly eager on tight & twisty pavement, happily cruises @ 110km/h and is absolutely class-leading on fuel economy. 420km before going to reserve means you'll be riding further and longer than your counterparts on long trips! Suspension handles all the potholes and bumpy back roads you can toss at it and even when it's loaded with a full tank of fuel and a stack of gear on the very handy luggage rack it still behaves nicely without that top-heavy factor. The only downside is that it's missing a sixth gear, an omission that is not devastating but would just add that extra "something" on the highway.

On The Dirt: Loves dusty trails, rocky roads and even some harder trails and the odd river crossing. It's no motocross bike, but it will gingerly get you places most motocross bikes can, just not as fast or aggressively. Remember these KLR's have done epic adventures around the world in some of the harshest climates known to man... And it conquered them all.

Overall: Engine is simple yet purposeful. It's not a powerhouse but it's no slouch either. De-restriction (LAMS) is a must to get what you need from this donk. It's been around for 20+ years and I dare say this bulletproof engine will be around for another 20. Yes it drinks oil: it's a big capacity single that revs hard for its size and does vibrate but it's been finely tuned over the years and will keep on ticking ride after ride. An important note is that the KLR has an Achilles heel: the "doohickey". This is the engine counterbalancer chain tensioner that is prone to fail if neglected. Sounds ominous but it really isn't. Get an aftermarket replacement fitted at its 24000km service when it's due for adjustment at you'll be fine. Other than that, this engine will handle whatever you throw at it. It's the best, easiest and most reliable single I've come across yet.

An aftermarket seat will help too as the stock saddle can be a bum cruncher on long rides...

But ya know what? For a bike thats less than $8000 ride away that'll be as faithful as an old dog and as fun as a puppy, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one again. And again. Cheap to run, fun to ride, very reliable and will go where others wouldn't dare in case they got dropped... The "doohickey" ghost and that bum-aching saddle!

A Reliable Big and Simple Beast – The KLR looks robust and strong at first sight. It's a big bike, definitely not for short riders, with its 890mm seat height. Despite of looking a bit clumsy, though, the one who rides it will find it very agile on corners and capable of doing really tight turns at any time. The range is superb, with its 22 litres tank, the torque is good, both… Read more

at low and at high revs, and the breaks won't let you down if you need them. But I missed a 6th gear when I was riding on highways. I tried to engage this non-existent gear many times...

If you're not a learner or a R-date, ask the dealer to de-restrict your bike. You'll experience a fantastic increase in power and throttle response. The new KLRs come power restricted from factory, so that it stays learner legal, and you cannot go beyond 5,500 rpm without having the restriction removed. I didn't know that until I found myself riding with the throttle fully opened and not going beyond those revs. My dealer did it for free but, even if they charge you the usual fee (around $ 120.00), it pays off.

Once de-restricted, the bike owes very little to any other of the same class, and becomes a good bike for any road, including highways. Of course, it becomes king when you enter gravel paths.

The saddle is comfortable and smooth, and the luggage carrier is enough for almost anything you might need, especially if you buy a fairly cheap top box for additional stuff. But, unless you're a very skinny person, you'll have to adjust preload and rebound: they come too soft from factory, but this is very easy to change. I usually ride with my wife as a pillion and, with 2 on the bike, these adjustments are mandatory. Anyway, the suspension is beefy and highly adjustable. So, you won't have a problem with that.

My wife complained about feeling a very and unpleasant hot blow on her feet, which I found was real: when the engine gets a bit hotter, it blows its heat off with a hot air torrent that goes straight to the pillion's feet. The rider will feel it, too, should the engine gets really hot, but this is relatively rare.

You must remember, too, that it's a mono. So, you should expect some vibration. However, those vibrations are surprisingly soft for a bike like this.

In summary, if you want a powerful dirt bike that can cope with paved roads, or if you want a learner legal bike that is bigger than a 250 cc, this one might be for you. Reliable, good size, steering angle, fuel efficiency, stability, faces all kinds of roads, suspension is superb, comfortable A bit underpowered if left with factory settings, not for short riders, hot engine blows its heat on rider and pillion.

Excellent – It's a dual sport "easy rider" version. I took it for a ride from Sydney to Alice Springs and it was a pleasure. I could go off-road anytime. At normal speed the fuel consumption is fantastic. It's quite relaxing to know that you can fix the bike almost anywhere. Cheap to buy, cheap to maintain, great fuel consumption for a 650cc, good build… Read more

quality, many accessories and parts, 20+ years heritage. Very large fuel tank and reserve. Quality materials. Hi voltage alternator (17 amp) so you can add all your gadgets on-board. Simple and fun! not the most comfortable seat but not may dual sports that are (or any bike). No fuel indicator. Taking off the seat requires a ranch and 4 screws. Windscreen is not the best for tall guys (above 180cm/ 6').

Excellent – I love my 2008 KLR. I bought it at 23k from the first owner who rode it around Oz fully loaded. I've now put 12k on it in 12 months most of it on dirt and it won't break. It gets smashed on corrugated, washed out, unused bush tracks on long distance travel and just keeps going. After installing a staintune muffler, blocking carby slide holes,… Read more ·  1

shimming fuel needle 2 washers and adjusting mixture screw 2 turns out it's suddenly a different bike. Have some progressive front springs on order and getting rear shock overhauled should handle the dirty stuff even better. The Knobby tyres make a massive difference on sand or dirt roads and the bike's sub-frame is tough. You can load this bike safely with 40-50kg luggage and i've got no sign of fatigue on welds or mounts.

Summing up. i ride to work every day, go bush for a few hundred k's when i feel like it or load up and go for 3-5000km without worrying about it. Keep it lubed well, serviced well, tired well and you'll love it too!!! Great value motoring It's unbreakable, believe me i've tried!!! Great fuel economy, great headlights, cruises nicely on highway or dirt at 100-120kmh, loads of bolt-on accessories and information available, very simple technology (don't fix it if it ain't broke,18km per litre fully loaded (total including rider and pillion passenger 140kg) with carby mods and aftermarket pipe, best of all it looks fantastic and goes hard. Front suspension and front brakes need upgrading for serious riding, engine is suffocated in factory form, seat gives me saddle sores on my saddle sores, 17 inch rear wheel is a pain to get tyres for if you are anywhere but in a city

Good – I have owned the bike since new and have had no problems with it (6,500 kms), recommend it for riders returning to riding after a long break, learner riders and anyone who needs a bike that can be ridden at legal speed limits and still have fun! versatility, fuel economy, range, reliability, wind protection (with optional taller windscreen),… Read more

mechanical simplicity, ease of maintenance, pillion capability, comfortable riding ergonomics, excellent built-in rack, excellent on a tight winding road, initial low price likely eventual need to replace doohickey (factory should have fixed this by now), cold starting takes a while (in Canberra winters) I let the carb heat up in the sun for a few minutes to help overcome this (works)

Good – bike seems to be well built and rides well,bike seems to be better suited to the open roads.for the price its not a bad buy at all but i would not take this bike bush bashing off road its not really made for that. nice bike to ride good on fuel,has a nice rack on the back excellent for tieing down a good crate or toolbox,is fast up top end for… Read more

highway riding. no centre stand,a centre stand is a must for a heavy bike or you cant change a flat easy out on the freeways. need to take petrol tank off to change plug,runs hot in city traffic,my radiator fan does not cut in until temp almost reaches red zone

Excellent – ok once I fitted a staintune sound great and very noticable difference in power and from what I have heard once you get them derestricted they go like a cut snake so can't wait for that need a few more k's on her,didn't think ti would be so nibble in the bush you can throw it around very easy,as I said earlier great on dry track's but the std… Read more

tyres are a little slippery on wet muddy track's but that's to be expected on those tyre's,haven't had it to long but compared to the other's in it's range I don't think you could go past the KLR650 and value for money you can't go wrong,can't wait yo get a few weekend's away on her I no it will do every I wan't it to very happy with bike. were do I start ok,very comfortable,great on the black stuff,great on dry dirt roads and trails,good size rack,plenty of protection up front with screen and fairing also hands,good size tank so your not stopping for fuel every couple of hundred k's ok not to many but a few,lack of sound and power staight out of the box,would of being good with bark busters std other than that I'm wrapped

Bad – I took a the KLR on a test drive today. Very nice road manners, you would not think you are riding a 650. Expected the front wheel to be lifting with the big single but non of that, cruises well, liquid cooling kept things under control. If you every drop this thing even once its gona get marked, thing is massivley wide on the front, has rear… Read more

brake hose sticking out on rear. Kawasaki have now made this a tourer only machine, who would want a single cylinder tourer? - shame on you kawasaki. Doesn't sound like a big thumper Vulnerable off, dont you dare drop it