2008 Kawasaki KLR650 review from United States of America
"A good do everything motorcycle"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Rear shock was bad when new, replaced under warranty by dealer at no cost.
Stopped running at a stop sign, no fuel coming out of petcock, applied vacuum to vacuum release line that leads to petcock, this released fuel. One time problem, no parts replaced.
General comments?
I wish it had a six speed transmission to allow lower revs at 70 mph.
Way more fun than the larger bikes I've had, ride it cross country and then down a dirt trail.
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| Lots of fun, back to a simple motorcycle, do it all machine |
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| Next is KTM |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 9 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7746 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2009 |