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Old 11-08-2006, 03:31 AM
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Please Kawasaki make a Dual-Sport version.

http://www.kawasakivista.com/accesso....php?page=2008

 
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Old 11-08-2006, 03:33 AM
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Just slap a plate on there and ride it! [:@] Seriously though, I agree. You know they'll choke it down with smog gear, etc. though.

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Old 11-08-2006, 04:13 AM
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Gotta have it they added .2 gallons to the gas capacity wooohooo!!!! Will it be street legal?????
 
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Old 11-08-2006, 05:41 AM
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You know I can go in circles all day, https://www.kawasakiforums.com/m_86651/tm.htm
 
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Old 11-08-2006, 03:12 PM
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Just slap a plate on there and ride it! [:@] Seriously though, I agree. You know they'll choke it down with smog gear, etc. though.

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I'm quite sure there is enough talent floating around here to remove all the smog gear, etc.! [sm=bounceybounce.gif]

I'm with y'all, I sure hope that joins the Kawasaki lineup for 2008. I will have one!



 
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Old 11-13-2006, 12:00 AM
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Any idea as to the seat height? My legs can't go any higher swinging over that seat.

Think that headlight could be street legal?

I like this bike and would like to make it street legal.
You guys have more experience in this than me, any idea if it can be done?

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Old 11-13-2006, 12:22 AM
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Actually, I was thinking that just turning the 300 into a dual sport would be a great thing. I would guess that it would retain its lightweight maneuverability and, with a big bore kit, I could probably push it to 389 ish cc..

To me THAT would be the bomb!!

I’m thinking the 450 will be A LOT heavier, and that could impact trail/dirt maneuverability, like Suzuki’s DRZ400 feels like today…. Maybe HEAVIER!!!!
 
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Old 11-13-2006, 06:21 AM
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I love the idea of a KLX450S. Hope they build it. Making this bike street legal would be easy in Texas but it is still a race bike at heart and will have the same frequent service intervals that make all such less than ideal as dual sports.
 
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Old 11-13-2006, 09:50 AM
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It's 10kg (22lbs) heavier than the KX450F and will be available in 2007 (2008 model) according to Australian Dirt Bike. They will have one in Oz for the 2007 enduro championships. A young talent by the name of Josh Strang will be riding it, previously he has been riding to great effect a KX250 two stroke
The KX450F engine has been modded for the KLX for reliability and a better powerband more suited to enduros .... of course time will tell. Blurb here looks like there is a cali model too.

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