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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2000 9:35 am
by dnicholls@inco.com
I have never owned or rode a motorcycle. I live in a Park, on a 10
mile gravel-mud rode and then a further 20 miles to the office. I
would also like to ride some old logging rodes, but I'm not a drit
biker.
Is the Kawasaki 650 the right bike ? I'm also condiering the BMW 650
or the KTM 650 ? Any Comments ?
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2000 9:51 am
by k650dsn@aol.com
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DSN_klr650@egroups.com, dnicholls@i... wrote:
> I have never owned or rode a motorcycle. I live in a Park, on a 10
> mile gravel-mud rode and then a further 20 miles to the office. I
> would also like to ride some old logging rodes, but I'm not a drit
> biker.
>
> Is the Kawasaki 650 the right bike ? I'm also condiering the BMW
650
> or the KTM 650 ? Any Comments ?
I think the bikes you mention may be a bit much for a new rider.
They
are also very tall which could be intimidating for a novice. I would
consider a smaller machine like a used Suzuki DR350SE or a KLR250.
The Kawasaki Super Sherpa would also be a very good choice.
Gino
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2000 10:30 am
by Razvan B
My first bike was a Honda R50. That's when I was 10.
The KLR is my first "real" bike.
I'm 5"11 175lbs. I can pick up the bike from it's side(but its heavy)
I really enjoy it and don't think you should not consider it because
it's too tall. You will get used to it.
First time I took this bike for a ride I did 300+ miles in one day
highway only.
1- I got used to it in just one day.
2- I got used to ass numbness. aaahhhhhh
IMO take it for a ride, If you feel confident buy if, if your not
sure don't buy it. get a smaller one.. Maybe a R50
tool kits - boots - fg vs jr & whatever else
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2002 8:41 pm
by rushton@usc.edu
Does anyone know how I can get off this mailing list? Over the last two days
I have been inundated by these klr650 emails and I dont know how to make it
stop....please help me.
John