1986 Kawasaki 454 LTD review from United States of America
"Biggest 'little bike' ever built"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Had to replace handbrake indicator switch, cost $20 new.
General comments?
I'm the 3rd owner of this bike, and the only repair made so far is the brake switch, very reliable.
This is my first street bike, but I'm a life long dirt bike rider and I was surprised by the power and speed demonstrated by this small engine. I have had no problem keeping up with friends on much larger motorcycles, and can even outpace a few.
The only negative aspect of this bike is that it's a little tight for space when I have my wife on the back, other than that it's the perfect bike for me.
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| An excellent small displacement motorcycle |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2008 |