2000 Kawasaki KLR650 review from United States of America
"Definitely the "Swiss Army Knife" of motorcycles"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Chirping noise from exhaust, seems to be a "nature of the beast" problem. Fixed by piercing the inner baffle of the muffler with a screwdriver, as read from a KLR650 forum.
Adjusted engine balancer "doohickey", which instantly quieted and smoothed engine. Easy adjustment, recommended OFTEN. I am considering the upgrade kit for this.
General comments?
Great "go anywhere" motorcycle.
Wind sensitive on the highway.
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 | Boring, heavy and soulless |
 | If you like backroads, byways and trails, the KLR is a blast |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 6/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Handling marks | 5/10 |
| Braking marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 11700 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12400 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CB900C |
| Date of Entry | 1st January, 2007 |