2008 kawasaki klr 650 review. At 62 my head is still up in the wind and bugs still hit my face shield but its much better than the factory one. I did not experience any instability whatsoever vibration is greatly reduced and buffeting in a crosswind is no longer an issue even at high speed. The 2008 klr650 features enhanced stopping power thanks to a new 280mm petal style front brake rotor thats similar to ones used on kawasakis ninja sportbikes.
I had been looking at an affordable all purpose motorcycle and hadnt found one that would allow me to cover the 120 mile round trip for work three times a week in comfort look good and allow me to look for adventure. The 2008 klr650 is one smooth machine. The upgrades work and work well.
The new bike aims to update the old machine while retaining its tough rugged and versatile nature. Klr the mature machine truth is i had tried the 650 klr before all the way back in 87 when it replaced the 600. 2008 kawasaki klr650 review on countersteer.
The factory windshield did very little to keep the wind off. The all day ride proved kawasakis point. The 2008 model year brought the first revision to the klr 650 in 21 years.
But i was only 16 and the thumper had felt sluggish and absolutely gargantuan after my two stroke rd125lc ypvs. Rear braking performance is also. I tend to do more commuting than trail riding on my klr 650.
I purchased the 2008 kawasaki klr 650 when it first hit the dealers in mid 2007. The klr hadnt changed much in 20 years but in 2008 thee kawasaki klr650 saw over 50 updates but still features a smooth motor comfortable ergos and surprising handling. This one is much better.