Akrapovic Bolt-on / Slip-on line Street Legal Exhaust - Kawasaki KLV 1000

Advantages: excellent torque and performance and excellent chassis
Disadvantages: riding position can be a strain after a fir bit of miles on a trip

...speechless. In fact my dad rides a Suzuki GSXR-1000 K2 and he went out and bought an Akrapovic straight after he heard the difference between the stock exhaust on mine and then the aftermarket Akrapovic exhaust... Since I have bought my Kawasaki I have added a steering dampener, braided front back brake lines, Akrapovic Exhaust, smaller number plate and smaller indicators. I am EXTREMELY HAPPY with this bike and feel I definatly made the right choice over all the other 600 on the market. The close second choice for me was the 2003 to present version, Honda CBR 600RR...... Read review

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Advantages: Powerful, fast, good looks
Disadvantages: heavy, long reach and long legs required

...of the bike. I took the first exit and decided to open the ZX up. The acceleration was mind blowing. Up to 4000 rpm the engine pulled. From 4000 rpm to 10,000 rpm it pulled like a freight train, and there were still around 3,500 rpm till the red line! The engine sung, the exhaust note changed and the wind noise became almost unbearable. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and I looked at the speedo - how fast?!? and I had hardly noticed. This is one fast, licence losing machine that demanded respect. I eased on the brakes. One finger on the lever and the front end nose dived scrubbing off the speed almost as quickly as it has produced it. This was a true sports bike, despite it's massive size. I turned off the main road down a twisty back road that was recommended by the bloke in the shop. The zx was effortless to ride. It was very flickable through every bend... Read review

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Advantages: Everything you'd want in a sportsbike, Practical
Disadvantages: No good for touring, Not as headturning as others

...was spared this expense. However the stock exhaust that came with it rotted through as well, so that was £150 for a new end can. Overall maintainence has cost me over £1000 for the year, but I'm hoping this will decrease now all the major work has been completed. Passengers ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ There are fold-out pegs for the pillion, but nothing to hold on to. The favoured approach is place their hands on the fueltank to take the strain during braking. The seat isn't too comfy but the posture isn't uncomfortable. You'll probably go numb after a while anyway. =) So it's possible, but not for more than 100 miles. Features ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ There are loops either side of the pillion seat under the fairing which are hook-on points for cargo nets and the like. They are welded to the subframe so are very secure. I've carried bags on the back seat for many... Read review

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