The US needs the KSR 110

scottro · 10-02-2011, 10:10 AM

What a cool little bike. If they could bring it to the US for approx $2--2.5K, I think it'd be a winner.

http://www.kawasaki.co.th/th/motorcycle_07_ksr110.asp

wanna bECO · 10-02-2011, 11:16 AM

wow, that is cool!

redtank · 10-02-2011, 12:24 PM

Kinda like a super duper Honda 50 mini trail all grown up....

Here's a similar version available elsewhere:
http://www.kawasaki.com/products/pro...&id=451&scid=0

Remember the 1971 MT-1 mini bike?
http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Kawasaki_MT1

Cris

Jaseun · 10-02-2011, 05:06 PM

Like I needed ANOTHER reason to move to Thailand. NICE! -Jason

Woodsrat · 10-02-2011, 10:26 PM

Given the off-roader is almost $2200 figure something like the KSR would set you back at least three grand or more. Not much of a market for it here.

It is way cool, though and at least fourth gear is usable out of the box, unlike the older KLX-110's that had it blocked off.

btcn · 10-04-2011, 09:54 AM

That little things sweet! I'd probably consider one for screwin around on, but yea not too big of a market here, especially with it being so low many would be afraid they'd be run over by an SUV within minutes of getting it here.

Steviebear · 10-06-2011, 10:52 AM

Does anyone know of something similar to that sold in the US? I've been looking for a pair of bikes like that for my wife and I while traveling/camping. Lifan sold something similar, but they weren't reviewed very well. Any ideas?

supermotosean · 10-06-2011, 12:22 PM

A guy came into a dealer I used to work at to sell a KSR80 that he picked up while he was overseas.... Same basic bike but an 80cc two stroke instead!

scottro · 10-07-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Steviebear

Does anyone know of something similar to that sold in the US? I've been looking for a pair of bikes like that for my wife and I while traveling/camping. Lifan sold something similar, but they weren't reviewed very well. Any ideas?

Used Honda Trail 50, 70, or 90 (with street titles) would be fairly similar.

The DAX is an option... Make sure you can get it plated in your state before buying tho.
http://www.killermotorsports.com/CT7..._p/al-ct70.htm

Z 50
http://www.killermotorsports.com/Z50...p/monkey-l.htm

PBR is very close. Check on plating in your state.

http://mytrailbuddystore.com/gorilla125cc-1-2.aspx

The Sachs Madass 125 is IMO pretty sweet too.

http://www.moto-scoot.net/sachs_madass_125.php

Jimmy the Heater · 10-07-2011, 10:10 PM

Kawi imported the dirt only KD80x in 89 I believe

mikesova · 01-13-2013, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottro

What a cool little bike. If they could bring it to the US for approx $2--2.5K, I think it'd be a winner.

http://www.kawasaki.co.th/th/motorcycle_07_ksr110.asp

I also think it's a sweet bike and I would love to have one, but I definitely couldn't allow myself to buy one for what I consider to be "real bike" money (the most expensive bike I've bought is my FZ6 and it was around 3k). Too bad they don't bring them over to compete with the ruckus or the zuma, but I suppose with it being 110cc and multi-gear, it wouldn't really be in the same class.

Dezzie · 01-13-2013, 06:35 AM

This was my first monkeybike i bought around 3 years ago, had a 143cc barrel kit and some other bling bits, did around 70mph, was great, have a dax clone i am building now though then maybe al get the new honda msx125 next year there gonna sell like hot cakes and are so much better quality than the ksr!

G19Tony · 01-17-2013, 09:30 AM

Cool bike. I love Google translator.

Disc Brake - rear Stop that.

Art with a pencil for sporty acceleration.

gatling · 01-17-2013, 03:40 PM

I saw those when I was in Thailand and I thought they were very, very cool. My guess is that over here they would sell for well north of $3600 or so.

gatling · 01-17-2013, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesova

I also think it's a sweet bike and I would love to have one, but I definitely couldn't allow myself to buy one for what I consider to be "real bike" money (the most expensive bike I've bought is my FZ6 and it was around 3k). Too bad they don't bring them over to compete with the ruckus or the zuma, but I suppose with it being 110cc and multi-gear, it wouldn't really be in the same class.

I think the problem most folks have is that the costs of production do not vary linearly with displacement. What the manufacturers charge is a different story, but the fact is that the cost of making a 600 is about the same as the cost of making a 1000, assuming similar production quantities. My guess is that the cost of making these mini motards is about the same as the cost of a KLR 650, or maybe even more if the KLR 650s are made in greater quantities.

That said, they are definitely cool. If they were available here I would probably buy one. Small bikes are cool.

10-02-2011, 10:10 AM	#1
scottro ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Oddometer: 390	The US needs the KSR 110 What a cool little bike. If they could bring it to the US for approx $2--2.5K, I think it'd be a winner. http://www.kawasaki.co.th/th/motorcycle_07_ksr110.asp __________________ DR650 KLX300 Super Sherpa Ninja250 GS450 RD400 XL250 Couple Airhead BMWs Couple Chinese Pitbikes

10-02-2011, 11:16 AM	#2
wanna bECO Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Third stone from the sun Oddometer: 720	wow, that is cool! __________________ Just cuz my bike is shiny, doesn't mean that I'm a hiny current stable '94 Harley .... a blue one '82 Honda passport '87 Honda spacy 250 And an E Bike 85 spacy 250 81 passport (in pieces, many parts for sale) The hit's just keep coming.. bought another 81 passport (11-28-09) http://tiny.cc/ITgetsBETTER

10-02-2011, 05:06 PM	#4
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10-02-2011, 10:26 PM	#5
Woodsrat Gone ridin' Joined: Apr 2006 Oddometer: 1,273	Given the off-roader is almost $2200 figure something like the KSR would set you back at least three grand or more. Not much of a market for it here. It is way cool, though and at least fourth gear is usable out of the box, unlike the older KLX-110's that had it blocked off. __________________ Boring fiction--One Last Ride in the Hoosier: http://woodsrat.com/one-last-ride-in-the-hoosier-national-forest/ Eek!! More boring fiction--*One Last Ride in the Hoosier Revisited:* http://woodsrat.com/one-last-ride-in...-by-tim-weaver

10-04-2011, 09:54 AM	#6
btcn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Morgan Hill CA Oddometer: 2,835	That little things sweet! I'd probably consider one for screwin around on, but yea not too big of a market here, especially with it being so low many would be afraid they'd be run over by an SUV within minutes of getting it here. __________________ 85 Honda Shadow 700, 86 Honda Elite 150 deluxe, 2001 Honda Elite 80, 07 CRF 100, 07 CRF 50, 07 DRZ 250, 78 CB 400 Automatic [Project Bike]

10-02-2011, 12:24 PM	#3
redtank Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Oddometer: 14	Kinda like a super duper Honda 50 mini trail all grown up.... Here's a similar version available elsewhere: http://www.kawasaki.com/products/pro...&id=451&scid=0 Remember the 1971 MT-1 mini bike? http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Kawasaki_MT1 Cris

10-06-2011, 10:52 AM	#7
Steviebear Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Juneau, AK Oddometer: 15	Does anyone know of something similar to that sold in the US? I've been looking for a pair of bikes like that for my wife and I while traveling/camping. Lifan sold something similar, but they weren't reviewed very well. Any ideas?

10-06-2011, 12:22 PM	#8
supermotosean Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Central Florida Oddometer: 96	A guy came into a dealer I used to work at to sell a KSR80 that he picked up while he was overseas.... Same basic bike but an 80cc two stroke instead! supermotosean screwed with this post 10-06-2011 at 12:23 PM Reason: spellign....

10-07-2011, 10:10 PM	#10
Jimmy the Heater Tilting the Horizon Joined: Sep 2004 Location: WA Palouse area Oddometer: 1,431	Kawi imported the dirt only KD80x in 89 I believe

01-13-2013, 06:35 AM	#12
Dezzie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Oddometer: 264	This was my first monkeybike i bought around 3 years ago, had a 143cc barrel kit and some other bling bits, did around 70mph, was great, have a dax clone i am building now though then maybe al get the new honda msx125 next year there gonna sell like hot cakes and are so much better quality than the ksr! __________________ Honda MSX125 SKYTEAM DAX 125 (ST70 COPY)

01-17-2013, 09:30 AM	#13
G19Tony Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: KLAS Oddometer: 366	Cool bike. I love Google translator. Disc Brake - rear Stop that. Art with a pencil for sporty acceleration. __________________ Honda CT70, Hodaka Dirt Squirt, Kawasaki Versys, Suzuki TU250, Honda CRF250L, Honda CRF80F, Honda CRF230F, Honda CL70. Nothing's too cruel if it's funny enough.

01-17-2013, 03:40 PM	#14
gatling Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Oddometer: 1,961	I saw those when I was in Thailand and I thought they were very, very cool. My guess is that over here they would sell for well north of $3600 or so. __________________ www.motofoto.cc www.CaliforniaScooterCo.com/blog/ '06 KLR 650 (Red...the fast one...) '10 California Scooter (my Baja Blaster!)

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