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posted September 23, 2006 04:16 PM
...street-motard material...just add beefier front suspension, bigger petal radial mounted front brakes, sporty 17" wheels/tires, under-engine exhaust...call it SMR650...paint mine black...
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posted September 23, 2006 09:01 PM
maybe they're trying to keep some critical parts interchangable with the older model to take advantage of the almost worldwide availability of KLR650 parts?
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posted September 23, 2006 09:40 PM
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posted September 24, 2006 10:34 AM
NO WAY! They actually changed the look!
Looks like pretty much like the same bike underneath- the rotors look different, swingarm is different, headlight looks vastly improved and I can't quite tell whats going on behind the new and improved belly pan/engine guard but the exhaust, engine, frame, most other stuff looks the same.
Me likey the new look- front end looks awesome. It had to happen sooner or later......
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posted September 24, 2006 01:24 PM
i can't help but wonder about the headlights tho... they say they're much brighter thanks in part to the new 36W generator, but what can you run on 36W?!? that's 1 not very bright buld and barely enough to run the ignition (if that). or maybe they mean 36W net? regardless, u'r not gonna get sportbike bright headlights out of that. makes me wonder how people with auxiliary lighting power their lights? is there a common generator upgrade done to old KLRs?
posted September 25, 2006 08:20 PM
Yes , there is a generator upgrade . If I can find the link I'll post it ....
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posted October 22, 2006 07:39 PM
Edited By: michaelj7321 on 22 Oct 2006 20:42
i like the new klr. i used to own a yamaha 500 thumper. i plan on buying the 2008 green klr 650. what month will the 2008"s be ready to order? also if a magazine article comes out on this bike could someone let me no.and if any more reading info please advise, thanks
posted November 07, 2006 03:07 PM
This looks great! I've been thinking about the BMW F650GS for awhile, but I don't really care for the price. I wonder what the new seat height will be and the weight. This is why I didn't get a KLR because of the high seat. I need to call the local Kawi dealer to see when they might have one coming in so I can take a seat!
posted November 17, 2006 12:36 PM
Old school, new school. I like what Kawi has done, but the question is will all the after market stuff (besides the body work) out there still fit.
If I had the funds I'd think about getting a new KLR650. But I'm still having fun making upgrades and riding my '02 KLR650.
Hey Kevinindel, there's items that will lower the present KLR's. I've lowered my '02 2 inches. Just right for my 32" (pants size) inseam with the stock seat. Corbin has a seat that will take it down another inch.
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posted February 07, 2007 01:06 AM
I put a deposit down on one a little while ago. The first shipments are due up here in late March/early April....cant wait!
posted February 10, 2007 05:23 PM
Kawasaki hasn't released a mrsp yet but my dealer and agreed on $6900. If their price ends up higher, they will eat the difference. Lower, and they'll give me a break on some accessories.
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posted February 11, 2007 01:29 PM
...Kawasaki should make a lowered, street-wheeled/tired version....don't have to call it motard, just install street calibrated suspension with 17x5.5 rear wheel /17x3.5 front wheel...and appropriate tires...
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posted February 17, 2007 05:46 PM
The local dealer here (alberta canada) said they only went up $100. Freight, delivery, tax comes to $7404.10. Then he gives a $250 coupon for accesories. Said he should be able to deliver some time in April. The bike is shown on the Canadian Kawasaki web site. Thats .ca for you south of the border. That should only be up about $80 US
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posted March 06, 2007 11:57 AM
no one seems to know the sticker price around here but they all tell me middle to late of next month just like Moose 1posted. there supposedly going to call me when one drops in. hopefully it won't be like the zx-14, way late!
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