KLR650e

[corey heatherMember]

Listen Kram140 if there is going to be a bike fairy getting around i would keep the KLX and i would like a Busa road bike, Suzuki racing quad and the KLR

[Bruce CurtisMember]

TB a young (ish these days) mate of mine has just set off overseas on a KTM Adv, bought a great second hand one already setup with hard luggage and all the gear like spotties etc, paid a premium, but it is the best in it’s class, and does have a good linkage system too.

BC

[dennis da menaceMember]

boony is a bike fairy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Bruce CurtisMember]

menace wrote:

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boony is a bike fairy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

or Boonys’ bike is a fairy..

either way works I guess

[scott bockingMember]

menace wrote:

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unfortunately corey, i dont think they will climb hills like an XR650 :laugh:

i cant believe i said that

if i move north, i will be looking at something similar to get around on. i will be interested to hear your findings mate

How far north?

[glennMember]

Mr Blue wrote:

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menace wrote:

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boony is a bike fairy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

or Boonys’ bike is a fairy..

either way works I guess

slow news day boys ?????:cheer:

[MalMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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That is a nice setup Dan for sure, those Andy Strapz bags are great mate but aren’t water proof

The KLR is very cheap and will do the job they have a loyal following that they deserve. I looked but decided I wanted something with a little more zing no offence to anyone please. Something I could wheel with a bit more pace when on my own, a little more suspension travel etc I know with NX at time I feel I wiould like something a little more capable if youknow what I mean. Although may not be has comfortable as the KLR, V Strom and BMW.

That said I would buy a KTM 640 Adventure if they still made them, maybe a low mileage 2007 would sway me :huh:

Good looking specs

KTM’s profilation of this bike
Wherever in the world strange continents, lonely desert expanses or wild jungle trails are explored – the KTM 640 Adventure is the ultimate, single-cylinder travel motorcycle. Directly descended from successful rally racing bikes, it is characterized by its low weight, agile chassis with long suspension travel and a robust LC4 engine

General information
Model: KTM 640 Adventure
Year: 2007
Category: Enduro / offroad
Rating: 77.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Safety: See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 625.00 ccm (38.14 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 4
Power: 53.64 HP (39.2 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque: 55.00 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.6 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression: 11.7:1
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 78.0 mm (4.0 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor. Mikuni BST 40
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: OHC
Ignition: Kokusan digital DC-CDI
Starter: Electric & kick
Lubrication system: Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Physical measures
Dry weight: 158.0 kg (348.3 pounds)
Seat height: 945 mm (37.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Ground clearance: 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,510 mm (59.4 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Chromium-molybdenum, powder-coated
Rake (fork angle): 27.5°
Trail: 124 mm (4.9 inches)
Front suspension: WP USD, 48 mm
Front suspension travel: 115 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear suspension: WP monoshock
Rear suspension travel: 185 mm (7.3 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-21
Rear tyre dimensions: 140/80-18
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Exhaust system: Premium steel HGS 4
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.3395 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 25.50 litres (6.74 gallons)

Closest I feel to this is the Tenere ??

TB

I know where there is one for sale TB. I will be riding with him on Sunday or Monday. Will ask the specs on it if you like. He has upgraded to a 990.

Sorry for the thread highjack Corey. Buy what bike suits the riding you want to do mate and a bike you like the look and feel of.

[dennis da menaceMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

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menace wrote:

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if i move north, i will be looking at something similar to get around on. i will be interested to hear your findings mate

How far north?

Hmmm, dunno yet mate, could be sydney, newy, brizzy, mackay, townsville, darwin, malaysia, solomon islands, iraq or afganistan:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

either way, north-ish :laugh: :laugh:

wherever Sir tells me

[Anonymous]

If you want a ride on a KLR Corey and want to travel to Newy by all means feel free.

I have finally finished my racks for the Andy Strapz bags – the KLR looks the poo now all ready for adventure

(except for those stupid rubber foot pegs :angry: )

[corey heatherMember]

DanD wrote:

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If you want a ride on a KLR Corey and want to travel to Newy by all means feel free.

I have finally finished my racks for the Andy Strapz bags – the KLR looks the poo now all ready for adventure

(except for those stupid rubber foot pegs :angry: )

Thanks heaps Dan i would really like to take one for a run to see what they are like. Hard to find a bad word againest them though.

This is the one i am looking at just go to ebay and look up this bike

2007 Kawasaki KLR 650 + extras (reduced price)

Not a fan of the dumb bullet hole stickers though LOL

[Anonymous]

Good looking bike that one Corey, its got all the stuff you need and a good price too.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2007-Kawasaki-KLR-650-extras-reduced-price_W0QQitemZ230464368072QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Motorcycles?hash=item35a8bf2dc8

I did paste the link but for some reason it doesnt work :huh:

[dennis da menaceMember]

bugger that corey, its covered in bullet holes and scratches :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[corey heatherMember]

Do you do much on yours Dan?

[Anonymous]

I dont ride it as much as much as I would like to Corey, but that will change once KD is back up to riding.

But if you meant doing much as in terrain, I mainly stay on fire trails, twin trail, its too wide and heavy to do single trail on (for me it is anyway :blush: )

[ianMember]

are you getting rid of the super tanker Corey?

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