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Trail and Enduro

HUSQVARNA FE450 HUSQVARNA FE350 KAWASAKI KLX450R
$14,995 $14,695 $11,199

The 2017 model has increased performance over the For 2017, the engine weighs 0.7kg less than the old The 2017 KLX450R is Kawasaki’s capable big-bore
previous engine, with a broader spread and more design and is also 20mm shorter. With improved four-stroke off-road Enduro model. The easy-to-
torque. It is also a lot lighter and more compact. performance, mass centralisation and weight reduction, handle, rider-friendly, road-registrable, learner-legal,
rideability with this bike has progressed to new levels. trail-explorer, endure-racing KX-derived motorcycle has
stump-pulling low-down torque.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Engine/displacement: 449.3cc, single-cylinder, Engine/displacement: 349.7cc, single-cylinder, Engine/displacement: 449cc, liquid cooled, DOHC,
four-stroke four-stroke four-stroke, four-valve, single-cylinder
Tyres: F: 80/100 x 21 R: 110/100 x 18 Tyres: F: 80/100 x 21 R: 110/100 x 18 Tyres: F: 80/100 x 21 R: 120/90 x 18
Seat height: 970mm Seat height: 970mm Seat height: 935mm
Kerb weight: 108.8kg Kerb weight: 106.8kg Kerb weight: 125.8kg
Fuel capacity: 8.5L Fuel capacity: 8.5L Fuel capacity: 8L

VERDICT: SERIOUS OFF-ROAD
VERDICT: BOUNDLESS VERDICT: IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

KAWASAKI KLX250S KAWASAKI KLX150BF KTM 690 ENDURO R $14,695
$6349 $4349

The 2017 KLX250S is a capable off-road performer A simple yet reliable air-cooled single-cylinder engine Powerful engine, cool look, fantastic chassis set-up and
and a reliable, fun road bike. Whether you are tearing with electric starter nestled in a sturdy, highly rigid optimum ergonomics — the KTM 690 Enduro R unites
it up on the weekends with your mates or hauling to steel perimeter frame offers easy-access, hassle-free outstanding offroad qualities with unbeatable all-round
work and back through the week, enjoy the best of fun. The KLX150BF SE wheels (21in front and 18in ability — plus a radically optimised shape. It feels just
both worlds. rear) and inverted front fork offer an even higher level as at home in the city and on rural roads as it does on
of off-road performance. gravel and tough terrain.

SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Engine/displacement: 249ccc, liquid- cooled, DOHC, Engine/displacement: 144cc, air-cooled, four-stroke Engine/displacement: 690cc, single-cylinder,
four-stroke, four-valve, single-cylinder single-cylinder four-stroke
Tyres: F: 3.00 x 21 R: 4.60 x 18 Tyres: F: 2.75 x 21 R: 4.10 x 18 Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 160/60ZR17
Seat height: 890mm Seat height: 870mm Seat height: 910mm
Kerb weight: 134kg Kerb weight: 118kg (wet) Kerb weight: 140kg
Fuel capacity: 7.7L Fuel capacity: 6.9L Fuel capacity: 12L

VERDICT: CAPABLE PRACTICALITY VERDICT: SIMPLY CAPABLE VERDICT: MULTI-PURPOSE

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