SixFifty
08-01-2006, 12:48 AM
Here's my 2000 KLR650-A15. Otherwise known as a poor man's BMW F650 GS . I absolutely love this bike. I sware the thing will go anywhere I point it, and living here in Colorado, that's very important. :)
While riding, I can see over the tops of most cars (not trucks) which really makes it nice in traffic. No, it won't win any races, but it'll comfortably do 80 on the highway, and I don't have to come home just because it's getting dark.
I've dropped it 3 times. Once on top of Rollins Pass near Winter Park, CO, once near Central City, CO, and the other time in Moab, UT. Each time, I was in first gear, trying to climb up rocky trails that only true dirt bikes and quads belong on. I still believe the bike would have made it each time if it had a better pilot! :o
It has a 6.1 gallon tank which is considered enormous for any bike that can go on dirt. At over 40 miles per gallon, I try to ride to work at least a few times a week.
If anybody is thinking about getting a big dual-sport bike, I highly reccomend the KLR650. Kawasaki hasn't changed a single thing (except for the colors) since they began making them..oh about 15 or 20 years ago. They did it right the first time. KLR's don't need a whole lot of love as far as maintenance, just the basics.
For the money...5k new, about 2k used, You'll have a hard time finding a better deal on a big dual-sport bike. :)
While riding, I can see over the tops of most cars (not trucks) which really makes it nice in traffic. No, it won't win any races, but it'll comfortably do 80 on the highway, and I don't have to come home just because it's getting dark.
I've dropped it 3 times. Once on top of Rollins Pass near Winter Park, CO, once near Central City, CO, and the other time in Moab, UT. Each time, I was in first gear, trying to climb up rocky trails that only true dirt bikes and quads belong on. I still believe the bike would have made it each time if it had a better pilot! :o
It has a 6.1 gallon tank which is considered enormous for any bike that can go on dirt. At over 40 miles per gallon, I try to ride to work at least a few times a week.
If anybody is thinking about getting a big dual-sport bike, I highly reccomend the KLR650. Kawasaki hasn't changed a single thing (except for the colors) since they began making them..oh about 15 or 20 years ago. They did it right the first time. KLR's don't need a whole lot of love as far as maintenance, just the basics.
For the money...5k new, about 2k used, You'll have a hard time finding a better deal on a big dual-sport bike. :)