KLR Killed???

HerrDeacon

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Been hearing rumours (unsubstantiated) this week of the demise of the beloved Kawasaki KLR650. From what I've read it looks like this could be the last year for the model. No definite info is really available so really just speculation at this point. I've never owned or even ridden one but it will be sad to see it go, its been such a staple and pretty much synonymous with ADV and around the world travel. Anyone else hear anything? Couple of big European bike shows coming up soon where new bikes are typically unveiled so not sure if we'll hear more then. If it is gone I wouldn't doubt if the new tighter emission requirements had a hand in it, hard for a 30 year old carbed engine to meet the numbers. Would be cool if they stuck the Versys 650 engine in it though :)

https://adventuremotorcycle.com/news/kawasaki-klr-650-discontinued-2019
 
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