just test rode a klr650
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2002 9:37 pm
Hey guys. I've been curious about the KLR 650 for a while, its been
the only bike on my shopping list that i havent ridden yet, till
today.( this is also the only dual sport on my list)
Basically i liked it for looks and what it can do, offroad, o road
and touring. Never really went offroad on a bike before but i like
mountainbiking so i figure it would be my thing if i had the
motorcycle for it.
Anyway. The KLR i rode was a 2001, with about 8 thousand km on it.
Rode it on street/parkin lot for about 10 min or so, speeds up to 60
kmh. Seems to have good torque and acceleration, but VERY
rubbery/spongy feel to it when doing even light cornering, even
compared to my 24yr old CB400. Seems like a cool machine but honestly
doesnt seem like a good street bike due to sponginess and feels like
it would be a handfull offroad because of size/height/weight.
From what i read up on them, a fork brace would help reduce the fork
flex...but even with most of availible reasonably priced things done
to it, will it handle close to your typical 80's standard?