Kawasaki KR 1-s

**wbks** · 26th November 2008, 13:23

Anyone ever heard of one? Spotted one for sale and its the first I've ever heard of a two fifty 2stroke from kawasaki. Just wondering if anyone knows how they compare to the RGV, RS, TZR and NSR? Cheers

**Skunk** · 26th November 2008, 13:36

If you haven't heard of the KR-1s then there is also a range of KH's from 100cc - 750cc in the seventies, and in the eighties the KR250A tandem twin and of course the KR-1SP.

Depending on what you want the KR-1s is either good or a dog compared to the NSR and RGV. Depends on what year models you're comparing too of course.

**wbks** · 26th November 2008, 13:40

Well a 1990 KR to the 1990 NSR or RGV for example. Guy on utube said the KR is less responsive and a little less good handling but could be different years and im talking about reliability here. dont want a turd that will cost me more than the rgv. part availability is also a wonder?

**James Deuce** · 26th November 2008, 13:57

Ridden as designed, they're not reliable. 5-10,000km between top end rebuilds is a good one. They had a slightly higher top speed than their 250cc race rep compatriots, and are slightly more comfortable due to being physically bigger (but not heavier).

The guy on "utube" (sic) obviously has only ridden horrible ones. KR-1/KR-1s is a lot easier to ride on the road as a road bike, than a late model RGV250. If you want unresponsive try and open the throttle on a '92 RGV250 with 6000 rpm on the clock. If it doesn't cold sieze, you'll be overtaken by every Datsun 120Y in existence before you hit the power band.

**imdying** · 26th November 2008, 14:03

Originally Posted by James Deuce

The guy on "utube" (sic) obviously has only ridden horrible ones. KR-1/KR-1s is a lot easier to ride on the road as a road bike, than a late model RGV250. If you want unresponsive try and open the throttle on a '92 RGV250 with 6000 rpm on the clock. If it doesn't cold sieze, you'll be overtaken by every Datsun 120Y in existence before you hit the power band.

Looks like he's not the only one that has apparently only ridden horrible ones.

**xwhatsit** · 26th November 2008, 14:07

Where's Crasherfromwayback lol.

**imdying** · 26th November 2008, 14:13

Good point... he's got a soft spot for the KR1S

**Skunk** · 26th November 2008, 14:19

Originally Posted by imdying

Good point... he's got a soft spot for the KR1S

As have I. Lotto, lotto, I'm calling yoooouuu....

**James Deuce** · 26th November 2008, 14:19

Originally Posted by imdying

Looks like he's not the only one that has apparently only ridden horrible ones.

I've ridden nice KR-1s and nice RGVs. I found the KR to be nicer to ride. That is all.

**wbks** · 26th November 2008, 18:32

Cool. Sound like nice bikes. Were you saying they aren't reliable compared to the RGV/TZR/NSR competitors, James Deuce? or just because its a two stroke?

**AlBundy** · 26th November 2008, 20:07

Way back when, I had a 3MA TZR and a mate had a KR1S. As far as I'm concerned, they were much of a muchness. They went and handled well.

The only thing I remember, they were maybe a bit more edgey by reputation.
That said, the 3MA was supposed to be tank-slap city but it never did for me...

If it's in good nick and doesn't look like it's been abused/trashed/neglected, it'd probably be a nice addition to the shed.

**wbks** · 26th November 2008, 20:27

This thread is now pointless for me and I'm starting to get really really pissed off. If I am to buy a bike before my kx sells i will need to take a loan. To avoid racking up useless interest on that while the money is sitting dorment i need to spot a bike and get the money overnight. Two bikes now I have spotted that are ridiculously cheaper then the others of the same breed. EVERY TIME I am about to go and have a look at the bike and arrange a loan the bike is bought right as I go on trademe to look for his contact number to arrange a viewing. 30 Mins ago. I read your posts and figure the KR1 is good to go so I go on trademe to get his number so I can go and check the bike over before I buy it. Sure enough: "Withdrawn by seller" Txted him and asked if he sold it. I think the answer is obvious. Didn't even take a day. Jesus christ I've been looking for a good cheap two stroke for months now and every time i miss by a matter of hours. FUCK!
And to top that off, I just gave someone my kx to ride at the track to see if they want to buy it because they are checking around 125's. Sure enough, brings it back with nothing to say, not interested at all and was already talking about buying a Husqvarna before they even rode the kx. Yay for test pilots

**AlBundy** · 26th November 2008, 20:38

Yeah, that sucks...

Be patient though, something will come around.

**wbks** · 26th November 2008, 20:53

Thats what I keep being told and everytime that something does come around someone snaps it up. I'm actually begining to think that people hear about these good deals i post on here in advice topics and then go to buy it for themselves. In which case I would be extremely agro. Maybe I should just completely drop a nuke in my bank account and spend the 8K expected for most bikes. Ofcourse this takes away any chance of buying a streetstock bike or getting back into mx if my knee heals... *cry P.S I would apreciate if anyone here bought the KR1 s could say so, that way i could know not to ever post bikes on here again, asshole

**xwhatsit** · 26th November 2008, 21:03

Originally Posted by wbks

Thats what I keep being told and everytime that something does come around someone snaps it up. I'm actually begining to think that people hear about these good deals i post on here in advice topics and then go to buy it for themselves. In which case I would be extremely agro. Maybe I should just completely drop a nuke in my bank account and spend the 8K expected for most bikes. Ofcourse this takes away any chance of buying a streetstock bike or getting back into mx if my knee heals... *cry P.S I would apreciate if anyone here bought the KR1 s could say so, that way i could know not to ever post bikes on here again, asshole

Rofl, I think you're getting a wee bit paranoid there

Commiserations, though. Not surprising though, summer's coming and having a 250 stinkdinger to piss about on sounds marvellous.