Faults:

No issues.

General Comments:

This is a great bike for the new out of the blocks full licence holder. It has great acceleration, and it gives out very positive vibes through the bends. If you're new to bigger bikes, I could not suggest a better buy.

I have picked up a really cheap one from eBay with some major scuffs etc, but everything that needs to be intact is.

The only drawback of this bike for me is the seat height, I am 6'1" tall and have to squeeze onto it, but I do fit!!!

General Comments:

Great fun, great ride, ace performance.

Faults:

Gearbox can be a little clunky, especially at lower speeds.

Fairing rattles quite a bit.

General Comments:

This is a great first bike after a 125. Low insurance, light, but quick enough to be fun.

Faults:

Fork seals wore very quickly.

Clutch system in the starter broke, expensive repair.

Down pipes keep working loose on the manifold.

General Comments:

This is a great first big bike. Very forgiving for the unexperienced rider, yet powerful enough to put a smile on an experienced riders face.

Faults:

No faults.

General Comments:

Great bike. The eager parallel twin kicks out 60 bhp and has a lovely powerband from 7k right through to the red line. Returns an easy 55 mpg if you take it steady. The motor sounds lovely as well, with a nice deep growl under acceleration.

Handling is OK within its limitations. Suspension can get bouncy if you press on too much, but ridden up to eight tenths, its light weight and good balance make it a very easy bike to chuck about. There is nothing intimidating about this bike, but it's not so dull you can't enjoy yourself on it.

I liked the "baby GPZ-900R" looks, which to my mind are still fresh and a little bit different. The CB500 might be a better built machine, but the Kwak is more interesting to look at.

Mine was utterly reliable. It lived outside under a tarp in all weathers, and would fire up first go come snow, hard frost or damp. Always got me to work and always willing to play if I took the long route home. Easy to work on too - the valve clearances adjust with a locknut and screw, and the plastics come off quickly and easily, meaning even the 8k "major" services are feasible for the average DIY mechanic.

At 2/3 the price of an equivalent aged CB500, the little Kwak is stonking value and for novice riders or commuting, it will do pretty much anything the more expensive CB will do.

A great little workhorse cum weekend toy, and highly recommended.