| Model year | 2011 |
| Year of manufacture | 2011 |
| First year of ownership | 2012 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2012 |
| Acceleration marks | 5 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.5 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki EX500 |
Summary:
Sweet little bike, very flickable and fun on a curvy road, but not exactly a powerhouse
Faults:
Great bike so far.
General Comments:
Fun and cheerful commuter bike, ideal for driving around town or on back roads.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th September, 2012
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2011 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2011 |
| Acceleration marks | 5 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 1750 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 3000 kilometres |
Faults:
Nothing yet.
General Comments:
Pros:
- Cheap to buy, run and insure.
- Very light weight, flickable, good handling, decent disc brake on both front and back.
- Fuel injection is nice - no choke or cold start issues.
- Ideal for commuting or back roads.
- 0 to 80 KPH is decent.
Cons:
- Runs out of steam at about 90 KPH, and has a top speed of 110-120, depending on your weight, etc.
- Stay off the interstate during rush hour, or you'll get run over!
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th June, 2011
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 3 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.1 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 18500 kilometres |
Summary:
Perfect for beginners & commuters
Faults:
Three headlamps.
One set of tires.
Smashed signal pod dropping it in rain (replaced by dealer for free).
General Comments:
Excellent starter or commuter bike.
Cheap on: insurance, fuel, parts & speeding tickets.
Handles perfectly in the city.
Blown around easily on the highways.
Reliable fuel injection = no hassles.
Easy to maintain, clean & work on.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th December, 2008
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 1 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.8 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 2000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki GPZ500S |
Summary:
Awesome choice for a motorcycle I bought just to flip in a year
Faults:
I lost a screw when it was breaking in. Woohoo.
I have not had the bike long enough for something significant to happen. It sounds really different now that it's broken in; it's a nicer normal sound.
General Comments:
Its handling is really crisp. Insane cornering can be done if you lean over the bike since it's so light.
The acceleration is good enough for city riding. The engine races to redline in first to about 30km/hr, making cagers think you're trying to race so they often go for it. You can do 90~100 km/h on the highway for extended periods no problem.
It's got awesome fuel economy, and contrary to what people think about its small size and large rider, it's as fast as a 600 in the city, thanks to its far better handling and the obstacles encountered normally. Traffic obstacles meant to slow down cars just don't work, because you can either go around or over them. If you mess up the parking, you can always lift the rear end and fix it.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th July, 2007
With a quarter mile time of nearly 20 seconds, I highly doubt it's as fast as any 600 anywhere. It's a great looking bike, but ridiculously weak for what you're paying for. I would recommend anybody to stay away from this size bike unless their government has a tiered cc limit. In that case, I suppose it would be the ideal bike to learn on, as long as you can accept that you will outgrow it in a matter of weeks.