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[tomklra14]

An article at Motorcycle Daily (www.motorcycledaily.com) states that Honda might be bringing out a new Transalp with a 750 cc motor with a new chassis and styling. The article also states that Honda probably will not sell it in the U.S. because of a belief that the market is too small. It seems to me that the Suzuki V-Stroms, the KTM 950, the BMW GS bikes and, of course, the KLR are popular bikes (however, I don't know what the sales figures are) and there also seems to be more interest in adventure touring/dual-purpose riding. Do you all think that a new Transalp would sell in the U.S.? I have been looking at the V-Stroms (because I would like something with more power for long distance touring and don't want a sport-touring type bike) and would definitely consider purchasing a new Transalp if it was sold here. Are there any rumors about Kawasaki bringing out a twin cylinder adventure touring bike? Thanks, Tom

[Mike Peplinski]

No, but I'm sure we could start one.

>From: "tomklra14" >To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_klr650] New Transalp--NKLR >Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:45:00 -0000 > >An article at Motorcycle Daily (www.motorcycledaily.com) states that >Honda might be bringing out a new Transalp with a 750 cc motor with a >new chassis and styling. The article also states that Honda probably >will not sell it in the U.S. because of a belief that the market is >too small. It seems to me that the Suzuki V-Stroms, the KTM 950, the >BMW GS bikes and, of course, the KLR are popular bikes (however, I >don't know what the sales figures are) and there also seems to be >more interest in adventure touring/dual-purpose riding. Do you all >think that a new Transalp would sell in the U.S.? I have been >looking at the V-Stroms (because I would like something with more >power for long distance touring and don't want a sport-touring type >bike) and would definitely consider purchasing a new Transalp if it >was sold here. Are there any rumors about Kawasaki bringing out a >twin cylinder adventure touring bike? > >Thanks, > >Tom > > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ >courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >

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[James L. Miller Jr.]

There already is a Kawasaki twin Adventure tourer. The KLV1000, I think that's the badging it was given. Of course, it only available overseas at this time. Until the KLR is gone, and that's been rumored for quite a while, they sure won't add anything to take sales from a proven moneymaker. Google KLV1000 or go here: http://www.kawasaki.de/motorcycles/enduros/klv1000.htm millerized (just a SUZy in KAWa clothes?)

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "tomklra14" wrote: > An article at Motorcycle Daily (www.motorcycledaily.com) states that > Honda might be bringing out a new Transalp with a 750 cc motor with a > new chassis and styling. The article also states that Honda probably > will not sell it in the U.S. because of a belief that the market is > too small. It seems to me that the Suzuki V-Stroms, the KTM 950, the > BMW GS bikes and, of course, the KLR are popular bikes (however, I > don't know what the sales figures are) and there also seems to be > more interest in adventure touring/dual-purpose riding. Do you all > think that a new Transalp would sell in the U.S.? I have been > looking at the V-Stroms (because I would like something with more > power for long distance touring and don't want a sport-touring type > bike) and would definitely consider purchasing a new Transalp if it > was sold here. Are there any rumors about Kawasaki bringing out a > twin cylinder adventure touring bike? > > Thanks, > > Tom

[Mike Frey]

Kawasaki has a KLE-500 in Europe. It's a 500cc water cooled twin. Rated at 50HP http://www.kawasaki.fr/motos/trail_enduros/kle500/index.htm http://www.ca-mc.dk/Kawasaki/Kawa2003/KLE500_2003/KLE500_2003_main.htm Also, if you look at Kawasaki USA web site, the KLR-650 is now listed under "Touring Bikes" as well as "Dual Purpose" Mike A18 tomklra14 wrote:

>An article at Motorcycle Daily (www.motorcycledaily.com) states that >Honda might be bringing out a new Transalp with a 750 cc motor with a >new chassis and styling. The article also states that Honda probably >will not sell it in the U.S. because of a belief that the market is >too small. It seems to me that the Suzuki V-Stroms, the KTM 950, the >BMW GS bikes and, of course, the KLR are popular bikes (however, I >don't know what the sales figures are) and there also seems to be >more interest in adventure touring/dual-purpose riding. Do you all >think that a new Transalp would sell in the U.S.? I have been >looking at the V-Stroms (because I would like something with more >power for long distance touring and don't want a sport-touring type >bike) and would definitely consider purchasing a new Transalp if it >was sold here. Are there any rumors about Kawasaki bringing out a >twin cylinder adventure touring bike? > >Thanks, > >Tom > > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > >

[Mike Peplinski]

Holy moly batman-are you sure that isn't a VStrom? It hast the same gnarly look and a v twin (I can read that much German). I figured when my KLR wears out, in 20 years, I'd buy a Suzuki but I may not have to. Thanks for the info.

>From: "James L. Miller Jr." >To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: New Transalp--NKLR >Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 16:27:52 -0000 > >There already is a Kawasaki twin Adventure tourer. The KLV1000, I >think that's the badging it was given. Of course, it only available >overseas at this time. Until the KLR is gone, and that's been >rumored for quite a while, they sure won't add anything to take sales >from a proven moneymaker. >Google KLV1000 or go here: >http://www.kawasaki.de/motorcycles/enduros/klv1000.htm > >millerized >(just a SUZy in KAWa clothes?) > > >--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "tomklra14" wrote: > > An article at Motorcycle Daily (www.motorcycledaily.com) states >that > > Honda might be bringing out a new Transalp with a 750 cc motor with >a > > new chassis and styling. The article also states that Honda >probably > > will not sell it in the U.S. because of a belief that the market is > > too small. It seems to me that the Suzuki V-Stroms, the KTM 950, >the > > BMW GS bikes and, of course, the KLR are popular bikes (however, I > > don't know what the sales figures are) and there also seems to be > > more interest in adventure touring/dual-purpose riding. Do you all > > think that a new Transalp would sell in the U.S.? I have been > > looking at the V-Stroms (because I would like something with more > > power for long distance touring and don't want a sport-touring type > > bike) and would definitely consider purchasing a new Transalp if it > > was sold here. Are there any rumors about Kawasaki bringing out a > > twin cylinder adventure touring bike? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Tom > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ >courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >

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[wannabsmooth1]

It is a V-Strom, in different colors. There are a few riders of those on the V-Strom forum. All the best, Mike --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Peplinski" wrote:

> Holy moly batman-are you sure that isn't a VStrom? It hast the same

gnarly

> look and a v twin (I can read that much German). I figured when my

KLR wears

> out, in 20 years, I'd buy a Suzuki but I may not have to. Thanks

for the

> info. > > > >From: "James L. Miller Jr." > >To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > >Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: New Transalp--NKLR > >Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 16:27:52 -0000 > > > >There already is a Kawasaki twin Adventure tourer. The KLV1000, I > >think that's the badging it was given. Of course, it only

available

> >overseas at this time. Until the KLR is gone, and that's been > >rumored for quite a while, they sure won't add anything to take

sales

> >from a proven moneymaker. > >Google KLV1000 or go here: > >http://www.kawasaki.de/motorcycles/enduros/klv1000.htm > > > >millerized > >(just a SUZy in KAWa clothes?) > > > > > >--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "tomklra14"

wrote:

> > > An article at Motorcycle Daily (www.motorcycledaily.com) states > >that > > > Honda might be bringing out a new Transalp with a 750 cc motor

with

> >a > > > new chassis and styling. The article also states that Honda > >probably > > > will not sell it in the U.S. because of a belief that the

market is

> > > too small. It seems to me that the Suzuki V-Stroms, the KTM

950,

> >the > > > BMW GS bikes and, of course, the KLR are popular bikes

(however, I

> > > don't know what the sales figures are) and there also seems to

be

> > > more interest in adventure touring/dual-purpose riding. Do you

all

> > > think that a new Transalp would sell in the U.S.? I have been > > > looking at the V-Stroms (because I would like something with

more

> > > power for long distance touring and don't want a sport-touring

type

> > > bike) and would definitely consider purchasing a new Transalp

if it

> > > was sold here. Are there any rumors about Kawasaki bringing

out a

> > > twin cylinder adventure touring bike? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List

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[Devon]

nakedwaterskier@... wrote:

> You >must be one of those people that doesn't like muslims boarding jet >aircraft being profiled; we should strip search old white ladies! > >

Only if it's your mother! HA. Devon