1986 Kawasaki 454 LTD review from Canada
"Very reliable and fun - ladies love it"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
I've had to change the speedo cable and clutch cable twice each - but that is from a lot of driving and cheap aftermarket parts.
There is a tear in my seat, but that's also wear and tear.
Slight crack in the coolant reservoir. Leaks bit of coolant - caused from improper storage.
General comments?
I've had bike for 11 years and have never spent a lot of money on it, I change the oil and make some maintenance to it and it runs great.
A useful tip for improved engine performance and life is to use a higher grade of octane in your fuel; it may cost more, but it pays for itself in the long run.
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 | Great value, power, and economy |
 | Biggest 'little bike' ever built |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Handling marks | 8/10 |
| Braking marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 36000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda Shadow VLX |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2008 |