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This motorbike has been rated by 8
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Overall rating
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 71.4
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 62.9
Average for all motorcycles 61.3
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Engine performance
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 70.4
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 65.5
Average for all motorcycles 64.5
Reliability and problem-free driving
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 85.0
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 65.6
Average for all motorcycles 64.6
Fun-factor
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 76.5
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 68.2
Average for all motorcycles 66.5
Value for money
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 87.6
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 63.8
Average for all motorcycles 63.5
Repair and maintenance costs
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 80.1
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 59.1
Average for all motorcycles 58.8
Design and look
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 67.8
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 65.9
Average for all motorcycles 66.0
Offroad capabilities
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 60.5
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 64.9
Average for all motorcycles 51.8
Racing track capabilities
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 39.4
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 56.5
Average for all motorcycles 55.3
Touring capabilities
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 76.4
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 57.3
Average for all motorcycles 59.9
Low accident risk (excellent=low risk)
1998 Kawasaki KLR 650 70.3
Average for enduro/offroad bikes 61.8
Average for all motorcycles 61.7
71.4
62.9
61.3