1988 Kawasaki GPZ600R review from United Kingdom
"Fantastic first big bike for the shorter rider"
General comments?
This is my first real bike since passing my test.
I have been on quite a few bikes, but this one is amazing. It's perfect for shorter riders like myself. You get an aching back if you go on long journeys if you don't stop regularly.
The biggest downfall is the weight. You need to be able to manoeuver the bike without the engine on (e.g. reversing into or out of garage). Other than that, it's amazing, and great for commuting.
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| A great little bike, well worth a look |
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| Tremendous commuter or for a weekend blast |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 44000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Peugeot Speedfight 100 |
| Date of Entry | 10th July, 2006 |