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KAWASAKI KLR650

The adventure bike segment has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade as riders discover the comfort, convenience, and versatility such motorcycles offer. Unfortunately for some riders, the complexity and resultant cost of many modern ADV bikes has escalated out of reach. Plentiful on the used market, the KLR650 is a refreshing and affordable throwback to an era when roadside repair didn’t require computer diagnostics.

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Honda XR600R from 87,89,91,96,97 and the last in 2000, to be replaced by the XR650R.

Through the years, the XR600R was campaigned in motocross and dirt- track races as well, yet throughout its design evolution it never moved far from its original concept. A single 40mm carb replaced the twin mixers, stainless steel headpipes increased durability, an automatic decompression system made starting the bike easy, 43mm CR-style cartridge fork and revalved shock improved suspension response, while an optional Power-Up Kit increased power by 25 percent through a larger piston and a few other changes. The XR600R also received a rear disc brake to complement the front disc it used from the start.

Most significant, the XR600R provided a springboard for the incredible XR650R introduced in 2000. The XR650R is an amazing machine, but no matter how many records the newer XR650R breaks, the XR600R’s incredible 15-year off-road reign will never be forgotten.