1993 Kawasaki GPX600R review from United Kingdom
"Well worth the money"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Right hand fork seal blew after about 500 miles.
General comments?
Nice looking bike (in my opinion).
Ultra reliable. I bought it as a commuting hack for around 24,000 miles per annum. It's not garaged & is parked outside (under a cover). I can guarantee that I get on it, press the button & she bursts into life.
Handling is good, not up to a 21st century loony rocket, but enough for me.
Despite what the book says, it returns over 60 mpg (I know this as I check it - sad I know).
Handles the South Wales equivalent of Mad Max 2 (M4 outside Cardiff) with no worries & is as good at weaving in & out of the stationary cages as it is of sticking to 70mph going into work - honestly officer!
Only downside? Hands get frigging freezing - true it is Feb & there is snow on the ground, so what do I expect?
Rolls on from the throttle in top gear at 70 plenty quick enough to keep out of the way of the psychopaths in their BMW's.
Easy to work on, & chain the does seem to stretch. Time will tell how long the tyres last.
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 | A good all round motorcycle if your budget is low, and you want to keep running costs down |
| 20 year old technology (& it shows) |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 6/10 |
| Braking marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki GPZ550H1 |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2007 |