Model(s) covered: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650
What do you do when your eyes are telling you one thing but the rest of your senses indicate something entirely different? Gentlemen, you might have heard this phenomenon commonly, and accurately, described as Beer Goggles. When I first directed my bloodshot eyeballs toward early-release photos of the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, I certainly could have used an IPA to soften the blow. Having been a staple of the dual-sport community for over two decades, the KLRs of past have always looked like a dirt bike for the street. Now, with over 50 changes to enhance the "tour-ready dual-purpose" features, the '08 650 comes across visually as a pavement pounder - and tough sell for the dirt biker crowd.
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