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2010 Kawasaki Middleweight and Dual-Purpose Roundup

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pplassm · 05-11-2010, 10:11 AM

Ho hum. No surprises. I do like the Versys and the KLX, though.

Duken4evr · 05-11-2010, 10:02 PM

You brought up the idea of a 450cc dual sport. Yamaha will do this and it will rock. Whether or not people will buy it is remains to be seen. Until then, there is always the Husky lineup. Something for everyone there. I would take a TE610 for adventure riding and off road any day over a bloated old school KLR650.

Dr_Sprocket · 05-12-2010, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Duken4evr

I would take a TE610 for adventure riding and off road any day over a bloated old school KLR650.

Yes, but would the TE610 be as competent and comfortable on the street?

Duken4evr · 05-12-2010, 06:50 PM

Perhaps with some mods, the TE 610 would be not too far off on the street and of course it is worlds better off road. It is an old school reliable thumper, but it makes 50 hp, a lot more than the KLR, and it weighs 100 pounds less. The Husky TE 510 is competition oriented and a whole different can of worms.

Of course the TE610 costs a lot more than a KLR, but it is easily twice as cool. Check this dude out. I think he is onto something!

Husky TE610 - the new KLR? - TWT Forums

Dr_Sprocket · 05-12-2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duken4evr

Perhaps with some mods, the TE 610 would be not too far off on the street and of course it is worlds better off road. It is an old school reliable thumper, but it makes 50 hp, a lot more than the KLR, and it weighs 100 pounds less. The Husky TE 510 is competition oriented and a whole different can of worms.

Of course the TE610 costs a lot more than a KLR, but it is easily twice as cool. Check this dude out. I think he is onto something!

Husky TE610 - the new KLR? - TWT Forums

Interesting read. Perhaps Cuddy is on to something with the whole bike weight versus horsepower argument.

shalbleib · 05-14-2010, 06:00 AM

I have a KLX 400 that I love, but of course it's really thanks to Suzuki. That being said, there's definitely appeal for something in between. I can ride it an hour to the place we go woods riding, get it dirty, and ride it back. I've wanted to ride a Versys since they came out but haven't. I have a Multistrada which i love. It would be interesting to compare the two!

anrajala · 05-15-2010, 01:34 AM

I don't like like small displacement bikes. I have always hated weak revvy motors and found 4-stroke parallel twins most despicable of the lot. However, scooting around my son's KLE500 never fails to put a grin on my face, 11000 rpm redline and all. What a hoot.

- cruiz-euro

Duken4evr · 05-15-2010, 11:26 AM

I have an '02 DRZ400S that gets ridden off road exclusively. It has 4,500 miles on it now, almost all of them on gnarly SoCal desert and rocky Colorado single track.

Checked the valves the other day in prep for this riding season, still in spec and unchanged from last year. Ho hum. It just keeps running good! I may sell it and get a WR450 down the road, but not until they have the new 4 valve backwards engine and have FI. The DRZ plenty of life left in her for off road duty, probably more than my aging body - LOL

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Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2010 Kawasaki Middleweight and Dual-Purpose Roundup Original Article: 2010 Kawasaki Middleweight and Dual-Purpose Roundup Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2010 Kawasaki Middleweight and Dual-Purpose Roundup in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

05-11-2010, 10:11 AM	#2
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Ho hum. No surprises. I do like the Versys and the KLX, though. __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

05-12-2010, 06:50 PM	#5
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 707	Perhaps with some mods, the TE 610 would be not too far off on the street and of course it is worlds better off road. It is an old school reliable thumper, but it makes 50 hp, a lot more than the KLR, and it weighs 100 pounds less. The Husky TE 510 is competition oriented and a whole different can of worms. Of course the TE610 costs a lot more than a KLR, but it is easily twice as cool. Check this dude out. I think he is onto something! Husky TE610 - the new KLR? - TWT Forums Last edited by Duken4evr : 05-12-2010 at 06:55 PM.

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05-11-2010, 10:02 PM	#3
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 707	You brought up the idea of a 450cc dual sport. Yamaha will do this and it will rock. Whether or not people will buy it is remains to be seen. Until then, there is always the Husky lineup. Something for everyone there. I would take a TE610 for adventure riding and off road any day over a bloated old school KLR650.

05-14-2010, 06:00 AM	#7
shalbleib Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 35	I have a KLX 400 that I love, but of course it's really thanks to Suzuki. That being said, there's definitely appeal for something in between. I can ride it an hour to the place we go woods riding, get it dirty, and ride it back. I've wanted to ride a Versys since they came out but haven't. I have a Multistrada which i love. It would be interesting to compare the two!

05-15-2010, 01:34 AM	#8
anrajala Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,490	I don't like like small displacement bikes. I have always hated weak revvy motors and found 4-stroke parallel twins most despicable of the lot. However, scooting around my son's KLE500 never fails to put a grin on my face, 11000 rpm redline and all. What a hoot. - cruiz-euro

05-15-2010, 11:26 AM	#9
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 707	I have an '02 DRZ400S that gets ridden off road exclusively. It has 4,500 miles on it now, almost all of them on gnarly SoCal desert and rocky Colorado single track. Checked the valves the other day in prep for this riding season, still in spec and unchanged from last year. Ho hum. It just keeps running good! I may sell it and get a WR450 down the road, but not until they have the new 4 valve backwards engine and have FI. The DRZ plenty of life left in her for off road duty, probably more than my aging body - LOL