2005 Kawasaki KLR650 User Ratings

Great bike, excellent value. This bike is extremely reliable and versatile, with no shortage of inexpensive replacement and aftermarket parts. These bikes are a little on the heavy side for offroading handling(power is no problem) but it makes for a decent ride a highway speeds. The handlebar vibration due to the single cylinder design is slightly annoying but better than some others. The biggest trick for these bikes is getting it set up perfectly for your weight and riding style. Once you get the suspension dialed in you will love it that much more. The one thing that might scare someone away from this bike is the seat height, this bike was designed with a 6' tall person in mind. But fear not there are many affordable aftermarket options from lowering kits to lower seats to help acomodate those of us that are ever so slightly challenged in the vertical department. The plethera of options and configurations combined with the affordability and capability of this bike make is a great choice for anyone looking for a dual sport bike or even a daily driver to save some fuel getting to work and back. Happy Riding and remember your lid.:)