Adventure bikes on Trade Me

**Night Falcon** · 14th June 2016, 20:54

Originally Posted by Addo007

It seems me along with a few others have noticed that the bike appears to have had a rough life, sump guard and chain guard missing, fading on the back plastic, serious cosmetic damage to the rims and engine casing and not to mention that exhaust that appears to be hose clamped on with no change to the mapping. I've been keeping my eye open for one of these but won't be going for this one, way too many red flags for me.

The front plastics are a bit of a contrast to the rear ones, wonder if its had a safari tank on it? Its definitely been well used for the relatively short mileage its done.....pass.

**RGVforme** · 14th June 2016, 22:04

Originally Posted by R650R

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1104636168.htm

Are the new ones $10,000 better?????

She's had a short hard life so far by the looks of things.
"Serviced in our workshop"......If a Dealer then taking fuzzy bad photos and not caring is a bad sign or a cover up.
Wonder how dented that old muffler can was before replacement.

Its a pass on that pumpkin for me.

**Muzz67** · 21st June 2016, 17:17

Make: Kawasaki
Model: 2005 KLX400 R
Engine size: 400cc
Kilometres: 54,151km
Year: 2005
Fuel type: Petrol
Registration expires: Jul 2016
WOF expires: Jul 2016
2005 KLX 400 R,
LAMS approved
Same as the DRZ 400 E, the Big carb model
, goes well.
NEW WOF and current REG,
Electric start,
Chain/sprockets all good.
Brand new rear tyre.
Front tyre near new,
Radiator guards,
GP Custom bashplate,
,
In pretty good condition, needs nothing that I know of,
Recent 900km on/off road trip, ran perfect,
would not hesitate to go again.
Plastics have a few scratches, few small cracks, but nothing that does not work fine,
Inspection welcome.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...?id=1109016269

**Scubbo** · 21st June 2016, 20:47

nice one, glad to see mine will still be worth something too :P

**Ender EnZed** · 24th June 2016, 22:18

Don't see one of these come up too often.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1110810550

**Muzz67** · 25th June 2016, 19:28

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1112125167.htm

**clint640** · 8th July 2016, 15:29

Originally Posted by Muzz67

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1112125167.htm

An excellent buy for anyone wanting to audition for the next Mad Max movie

I kinda dig it.

**bart** · 8th July 2016, 23:07

Originally Posted by clint640

An excellent buy for anyone wanting to audition for the next Mad Max movie

I kinda dig it.

Naaah. There’s a reason they don’t make 4 cylinder dirt bikes. They don’t work. I love horsepower, but it’s torque you want if you can’t get traction.

**Night Falcon** · 12th July 2016, 19:33

Originally Posted by bart

Naaah. There’s a reason they don’t make 4 cylinder dirt bikes. They don’t work. I love horsepower, but it’s torque you want if you can’t get traction.

3 cylinders waaaaaay better

**R650R** · 19th July 2016, 14:53

Good deal on new sister bike to the KTM 690, Husky 701.... wonder how compatible all the 690 extras are considering there are supoosedly the same bike, eg mounting of aftermarket goodies....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1124204356.htm

**Aslan** · 21st July 2016, 12:13

Considering parting with my very tidy example of these fine machines - seeking a lighter machine as I age disgracefully - I'm closer to 70 than 60

If I don't get the asking price of $10,995 I'll continue to enjoy riding her - 'love the one your with'

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...?id=1127086659

**gwynfryn** · 21st July 2016, 20:41

Take the dealers offer!

**_Shrek_** · 21st July 2016, 23:33

Originally Posted by Aslan

Considering parting with my very tidy example of these fine machines - seeking a lighter machine as I age disgracefully - I'm closer to 70 than 60

If I don't get the asking price of $10,995 I'll continue to enjoy riding her - 'love the one your with'

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...?id=1127086659

don't think I'll be allowed to spend any more

what will you get the 800/650

**Aslan** · 22nd July 2016, 06:31

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

don't think I'll be allowed to spend any more

what will you get the 800/650

Kia ora Keith - in the event the R12 goes - it'll be an F800GS, KTM690E or a Tiger 800XC - but I'm grateful to have the 'Blue Frau' and will cheerfully keep her if necessary - off riding gravel today - in my happy place

Grace & Peace S