Anyone had a radar detector on a klr?

[warewolf]

I think that up until recently, I'd seen more KLE600's and KLX650R's than KLR's.

True dat, so it's not so much Kawasakis being invisible, but just the KLR. KDXs are very popular.

Marketing of the "new" ('08) KLR was totally non existant here.

That's exactly it.

And the huge following they have in the states is not only because they are perceived a highway cruiser, there are plenty of ride reports of KLRs going to and returning from very gnarly out of the way places.

My point was that if you are linking the gnarly stuff with motorway work, the slightly more roadified of the two (klr/dr) would be more popular, even if due to benefits perceived rather than real.

[Woodman]

Why do KLR;s evoke so much criticism??

Tall poppy syndrome maybe?

[Padmei]

Why do KLR;s evoke so much criticism??

Tall poppy syndrome maybe?

I don't think its tall poppy but nice try

I find it weird though. How many times do you hear someone slagging off a transalp? or XT?

When Aslan was down here for the DB we swapped bikes for a quick spin (He has a DR). They both felt different when riding but although we liked the characteristics of each others bikes we were both pleased we had chosen our own type of bike.

[marks]

Tall poppy syndrome maybe?

Fat poppy syndrome?

[Bass]

Fat poppy syndrome?

Well, you seem to be pretty happy with your KLR and given the selection of machinery you have, you are probably in a better position than most of us, to make comparasons.

[kiwiklr]

[QUOTE=Woodman;1921123]Why do KLR;s evoke so much criticism??

Tall poppy syndrome maybe?

Who cares?

I have had plenty of bikes over the years, And I love my KLR,it's the 2nd one I have had, it was cheap (not as cheap as now actually) There are heaps of bits you can get to personalise it and improve it, I have ridden mine from Dunedin to Tauranga with only the ferry and fuel stops (couldn't walk properly for two days after but...) and Reefton to Dunedin via the coast, in one hit! I regularly ride to Wellington, I can go over the passes and off highway roads that abound here in the south island... It goes plenty fast enough ( 130km on my speedo all day... forgive me if it isnt totally accurate) Has never broken down, when i binned it on the Molesworth and the skippers it cost bugger all to fix..

I never feel compelled to slag off anyone elses ride (except harleys, but hey!) cos i am happy with my own...

[marks]

Well, you seem to be pretty happy with your KLR and given the selection of machinery you have, you are probably in a better position than most of us, to make comparasons.

I liked my XT660X
I like my DT230
but I love my KLR(s)

for my sort of adventure riding and modest skills its as close to ideal as I'm gong to get.

[Bass]

I liked my XT660X
I like my DT230
but I love my KLR(s)

for my sort of adventure riding and modest skills its as close to ideal as I'm gong to get.

So you were on the New Year's honours list then?