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2002 Kawasaki KLR650 from United States of America

Model year	2002
Year of manufacture	2001
First year of ownership	2007
Most recent year of ownership	2009
Acceleration marks	7 / 10
Roll-on Performance marks	6 / 10
Handling marks	8 / 10
Braking marks	7 / 10
Reliability marks	9 / 10
Comfort marks	8 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	7.7 / 10
Distance when acquired	15000 miles
Most recent distance	22000 miles
Previous motorcycle	Honda CB900F

Summary:

Big bang for the buck

Faults:

Nothing that I didn't create myself, and was no fault of the motorcycle. I removed the rear fender and inadvertently grounded a tail light wire, and it caused the lighting fuses to burn out.

General Comments:

Not fast, not too slow, not too powerful, but yet not lacking either. In other words, you won't get many speeding tickets unless you're trying hard, and getting the front wheel off the ground doesn't usually happen by accident.

The bike is ultra-reliable, very inexpensive to operate... just hop on, take off and keep smiling as it whizzes you around town or on a long road trip.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th December, 2009

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2002 Kawasaki KLR650 from United Kingdom

Model year	2002
Year of manufacture	2001
First year of ownership	2003
Most recent year of ownership	2004
Acceleration marks	4 / 10
Roll-on Performance marks	3 / 10
Handling marks	5 / 10
Braking marks	5 / 10
Reliability marks	9 / 10
Comfort marks	8 / 10
Dealer Service marks	7 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	6.1 / 10
Distance when acquired	0 miles
Most recent distance	2000 miles
Previous motorcycle	Kawasaki Z1000-A1

Summary:

Boring, heavy and soulless

Faults:

Nothing went wrong.

General Comments:

It did everything OK, but after big engined bikes it was boring - too slow. Nearly put me off bikes - a Buell brought me back to my senses

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st February, 2008

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3rd Jul 2008, 12:39

And that's exactly what I like about it. It's got long legs 57 mpg and a smooth ride, and will go anywhere I want to go, and even some places I shouldn't. It's piggish in mud, but a great great street machine for under 75.

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3rd Jul 2008, 12:42

That's what makes the KLR a Classic. It's 55-57 mpg, with just enough power. Not too much excess, but just enough. It's a pack mule with wheels. Just don't go flying down the interstates at 80mph and it's everything you need (not want). Best of all, You can pick one up for $2000 to 4000 used. BEST VALUE YOU CAN BUY... LOVE IT'S FUNCTIONALITY.

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12th Dec 2009, 16:49

A great motorcycle for dual purpose usage. Very reliable, economical and comfortable to cruise around town or on a long adventure. Just change the oil, lube the chain and check the tire pressures on occasion and ride off without worry, unlike a European bike, or Harley. Some say it's a cheap bike, and yes, it is, but if you bought it with the intention of riding, that's what it does best without flash or having concerns of breaking down and spending a fortune on parts. I love my KLR 650!!!