1985 Kawasaki 454 LTD review from United States of America
"Very powerful and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
When I got the bike, it had sat since 88.
Anyway, I got it in 2004, and just started working on it at the start of this year.
I had the carburetors cleaned out, and I have rode it twice, that is all. I can get it started.
I noticed after I rode it both times, that the right side carburetor was leaking gas into the area where my air filters go. I think it's the needle, but I am not sure yet.
General comments?
The two times I rode it, it flew. I have a 50 yard long back yard and it pealed out every bit of that 50 yards. Then I had to stop.
It is very powerful, and I have noticed that Kawasaki uses its motor in their crotch rockets now.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 5 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2004 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CBR250R |
| Date of Entry | 10th November, 2008 |