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| kawasaki kle 500 2005 bike; reliability | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 26 2012, 01:49 PM (723 Views) | |
| Deleted User | Aug 26 2012, 01:49 PM Post #1 |
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I am thinking of buying one of these as a winter hack but the reviews are so bad( see mcn review) Does anyone have one and can tell me otherwise? cheers jim |
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| kevberlin | Sep 15 2012, 07:57 PM Post #2 |
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I bought one earlier this year. Initially I was also put off by the really negative comments in MCN. It was only when I was speaking to a proper bike dealer about what I was looking for that he recommended the Kle. I had tried a v strom and a gs650gs. I liked the v strom but did not want to spend that much money. I mentioned MCNs review. He said it was rubbish. I found a 2008 model KLE in immaculate condition. The bike is brilliant. It goes well and is fuel efficient. Handing is good and it makes a lovely grunty sound. I ride to speed limits but it has plenty of verve. My only gripe was the seat which I had rescultured for the princely sum of £50. You get a lot of bike for your buck ant it is a bit different. I am pleased as punch with mine.
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| saditch | Nov 4 2014, 11:27 AM Post #3 |
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Hi, i appreciate i am responding to an old thread, however i have recently purchased a KLE 500 and would like to do something to make the seat a little more comfortable for the longer journeys. As you have already had yours re sculptured may i ask where and whether or not you would recommend thanks Steve |
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I am pleased as punch with mine.

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