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01-09-2004, 01:24 PM
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| Newbie Joined: Dec 2003
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|  OK.... So why is the Kaw better in your opinion? Reason I am asking is I have stumbled across a 2001 with 700 miles on it. The fellow wants $3400. The dealer here sells a new one for cash at $4600. He is also a Kaw dealer. Lust looking at opinions is all Thanks...... |
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01-09-2004, 06:09 PM
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  (Freudian slip?)Though the Kawasaki is somewhat heavier, it has quite a few benefits IMHO. Liquid cooling, 6+gallons of gas, decent rack and suspension, and it's a true AC/DC (dirt or street). It's list price is generally equal to the DR650, and can sometimes be had even cheaper. The only real problem I have with the Kaw is that the cheap plastic gets chalky looking after just a little time in the elements. (That's been a Kawasaki problem for a looooong time.) | |
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01-11-2004, 01:44 AM
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| Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2003 Location: vancouver, bc Canada
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| I had a DR650 - great bike - WAY smoother than the KLR - WAY sportier handling - similar power The DR felt more refined and was reliable for the 25,000 km I put on it. Try them both - you'll see what I mean. |
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