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A Z900 You Can Tour On: Kawasaki’s New Versys 900

Two riders on 2027 Kawasaki Versys 900 SE motorcycles on a winding mountain road

Kawasaki's new Versys 900: the Z900's 948cc four with 120 hp, a new trellis frame, radar cruise and blind spot detection, the SE, UK prices and local news.

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Kawasaki’s KLE650 Takes Aim at the Ténéré 700

A rider on the 2027 Kawasaki KLE650 SE throwing up dust on a rocky gravel track

Kawasaki's new KLE650: the 649cc twin with 70 hp, a 21-inch front wheel, cruise control and traction control, the SE version, UK prices and the local picture.

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EICMA 2026: The New Motorcycles Heading for South Africa

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EICMA 2026 for South African riders: the 2027 Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger 1200, Ducati DesertX Rally, Kawasaki KLE650 and more, updated all week.

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The Ride Experience and Life With the “Mighty KLR 650″

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The Ride Experience and Life With the “Mighty KLR 650″ There’s a moment, usually near the end of a long ride, when you stop noticing the quirks of your bike and start appreciating its character. With the KLR650, that moment…

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Why I Chose the Kawasaki KLR650 – A Rider’s Story of Rebuilding and Adventure

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Built Not Bought: How the KLR Took Me Full Circle By Chris van Latum Before I could even walk, I was hooked on the throttle. When I was just a toddler, my dad would sit me on the tank of…

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The KLR 650 – Proof That You Don’t Need R200k to Ride Forever

Rider on a green Kawasaki KLR650 kicking up dust above the sea

The Indestructible KLR 650 – Cheap Never Dies “Our definitions of power and beauty have changed over 30 years. Our definition of the KLR 650 has not.” In the age of high-spec electronics, ride modes, and performance pissing contests, the…

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