KLR650 market

[Waipukbiker]

The DR and KLR are very different bikes and both have passionate followers. I've never owned either but ridden both.
KLR for long distance.
DR for rougher conditions.
I'll get flamed for this, but the DR is not a good bike for distance on sealed roads and at the least needs to have the plank replaced by a semi-comfortable seat.
I think the KLR is a better round NZ bike.

You've pretty much nailed it Frodo, Ive got a DR but the seat has been modified and a larger tank fitted. MUCH better for longer distance. Ive seen some good riders get pretty loose with a KLR off road but the DR is lighter and more nimble in the ruff stuff. Interesting now that the KLR and DR are the same price new. The KLR is much better equipped in stock form for longer distance ADV touring ( Tank, seat and beefed up suspension).

[RedKLR650]

Thanks Asian, Waihou Thumper and DR650gary! My questions might be a bit basic since I am not only quite new to motorcycles but also completely new to the New Zealand market. Your comments are very useful!

Today I got all the gear I need and will check out that KLR on Monday. I already saw a DR650 today which is also interesting and a good fallback.

I will base myself in Omokoroa for the summer and plan to explore as much as possible. Very keen to catch up with anyone willing. Coffees on me.

Hi there fotosdelvaije ( Trying to decide from your login name if you are a photographer or Dr Who fan :-)

I'm a long time KLR rider ( I currently own 2 of the older 2007 and earlier model - 2X 2007 )

Here's another listing worth considering

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-828220618.htm

It's the older model yes, but at 30,000km, it's hardly run in..........

And for those on here that recognise my name, I haven't been on here for a couple of years.......

May 2012 I had a high speed off road error ( riding with 5 other CHCH based kiwibiker riders ) and shortened my spine by 10mm on my KLR and I am finally about to take the registration off hold tomorrow and get back in the saddle :-)

So if you end up anywhere near the middle of the south island, I'll be up for some adventure riding / tour guiding
Stu 0274 342 372

I'm a big fan of the older model KLR, and the one I linked to has already had it's value fall purely due to age, so putting another 20,000kms on the clock might only cost you $500-$1000 depreciation :-)

Just a thought

Stu

[Waihou Thumper]

Hi there fotosdelvaije ( Trying to decide from your login name if you are a photographer or Dr Who fan :-)

I'm a long time KLR rider ( I currently own 2 of the older 2007 and earlier model - 2X 2007 )

Here's another listing worth considering

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-828220618.htm

It's the older model yes, but at 30,000km, it's hardly run in..........

And for those on here that recognise my name, I haven't been on here for a couple of years.......

May 2012 I had a high speed off road error ( riding with 5 other CHCH based kiwibiker riders ) and shortened my spine by 10mm on my KLR and I am finally about to take the registration off hold tomorrow and get back in the saddle :-)

So if you end up anywhere near the middle of the south island, I'll be up for some adventure riding / tour guiding
Stu 0274 342 372

I'm a big fan of the older model KLR, and the one I linked to has already had it's value fall purely due to age, so putting another 20,000kms on the clock might only cost you $500-$1000 depreciation :-)

Just a thought

Stu

Stu.
Firstly, good on you and glad you have recovered enough to get back in the saddle.
You make sense and when I saw this early this morning I thought perfect for this bloke.
It has everything done to it and I reckon he won't lose a penny selling it....
I would certainly be interested in buying it, but not in the market for one.
Yes, the older ones look cool especially dolled up in camouflage green or desert markings!
I say go for it! IMHO..If that counts for anything...

[Woodman]

Yup, that KLR is a good buy alright. All you need right there.

Makes mine look almost worthless, even with all the bling , but I haven't ridden it in almost a year.

[fotosdelviaje]

Thanks everyone for all the tips. I now own a 2009 KLR650 that I am already loving very much. I might still need to sell it when I leave, but I am researching options to store it. Do not want to part with it!

Have been having too much fun out there to get online, sorry for abandoning the thread.

[fotosdelviaje]

Hi there fotosdelvaije ( Trying to decide from your login name if you are a photographer or Dr Who fan :-)

I'm a long time KLR rider ( I currently own 2 of the older 2007 and earlier model - 2X 2007 )

Here's another listing worth considering

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-828220618.htm

Thanks Stu, that is a beautiful bike, but it was a bit far from me so the one in Puke won.

The name is just from the name of my old travel blog, meaning just "photos of the trip" in Spanish. Not really a professional photographer.