Is the Kawasaki KLR 650 a dual sport bike?
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When did the Kawasaki KLR650 front fork change?
The KLR650 is made for adventure and now you can enjoy it for longer. The 41 mm front fork last featured an upgrade in 2014, which then included stiffer springs, increased oil height and revised damping settings (for stronger rebound damping). Set-up to better suit on-road riding situations and heavier loads.
Is the Kawasaki KLR good for the Outback?
With its large powerful engine, long travel suspension and massive fuel carrying capacity combined with rock-solid reliability and unbreakable toughness, the big KLR makes short work of rugged outback tracks, wide open deserts and inner city traffic alike.
Which is the closest rival to the Kawasaki KLR?
Probably the KLR’s closest rival is the Suzuki DR650. Honda’s XR 650 also fits into this category, but it’s clearly more off-road-oriented than either the KLR or DR. The XR is more a dirt bike than a street machine, while the DRs and KLRs are more street-oriented with dirt capabilities thrown in.
Is the Kawasaki KLR650 dual sport still available?
In February, Kawasaki announced the updated version of its KLR650 adventure bike/dual sport. ADV readers had mixed reactions to the new bike, and as you can see below, so did ADV’s writers! As we’ve already told you, the Kawasaki KLR 650 is back . And presumably, it’s back better than ever.
What kind of engine does a Kawasaki KLR have?
But even more importantly, the KLR is still a very heavy beast for a single-cylinder machine. Yamaha’s Tenere’ 700 weighs in at nearly the same amount as the new KLR and it carries a parallel-twin engine. Of course, it kicks the KLR’s butt in horsepower, torque, and suspension.
Is the Yamaha Tenere the same as the KLR?
Yamaha’s Tenere’ 700 weighs in at nearly the same amount as the new KLR and it carries a parallel-twin engine. Of course, it kicks the KLR’s butt in horsepower, torque, and suspension. Why Kawasaki chose to bring the KLR back relatively unchanged seems to be a huge lost opportunity.