klr650 vs. klx650c

[jirvine@nmsu.edu]

At 12:55 AM 10/1/00 -0700, Tumu Rock wrote:

>On Sat, 30 Sep 2000 18:33:17 -0000, D.J. Rogers wrote: > > Try checking out Teknic Gear.______________________

I have a set of Road gear Eurotec, jacket and pants. Runs about $00+ for the set. Nicely armored, waterproof. Bought it for street but should be good for all but really hot stuff. Nice hip pads, back protector.

[EdB@onyx.com]

Hi Vernon, I own a '96 KLX650R, the dirt model, it has a dual sport conversion kit on it making it street legal. The C model differs in that its got all the street legal stuff from the factory, lights, electric start, etc. I did a lot of research into the KLR and the KLX, ended up with the KLX because one became available at a good price before I could find a KLR. I think either bike would make a great dual sport. I love the KLX though. You can find lots of good info on comparisons between the bikes on this list by searching the archives, search on "klx" and you should bet some good posts returned. You might also consider checking out the KLX list on eGroups: http://www.egroups.com/group/KLX650 And I have never heard of the oil line cracking on the KLX, the KLX seems pretty reliable from what I'm hearing on the list. I know mine has been ridden pretty hard this year and it hasn't given me any problems. Drop me a line if you want to discuss further. Regards, Ed Duvall, WA '96 KLX650R '92 Katana 1000

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "vernon roberts" wrote: > I recently ran across a '94 KLX650C for sale not far from the home > and just had to try it out. It was a clean 2,600 mile bike and > felt "right". Needless to say I had to bring it home and move the > Yamaha SR500 and XT350 aside in the garage to make room. > > Since then I have found through this link the KLR650 is far more > popular than the dual sport version of the KLX. Before I get too > attached to the KLX650C, which I will use for general purpose back > road fun, does the KLR650 offer so much more that I should consider > that the next step?? > > Other than fuel capacity, what are the objective pros and cons of > each model?? Any weaknesses in the '94 era KLX's to be aware of?? > > Any thoughts appreciated!! > > Vernon Roberts > Northern Virginia