Hey snakeboy
Good points. I’m just about to hit 60, and with knee replacements restricting some strength, weight was one of the reasons I like a lighter bike.
I think it’s just how light to go.
Funny about perceptions and myths about bikes carry on.
The KLE500 actually has a depowered ER5 engine, which is used successfully and reliably across multiple platforms - GPZ500, Vulcan, EX500 and others. So not sure there is any evidence of that.
These were a not very popular bike here in Australia, but there are a few getting around. I bought mine as it was in mint condition, and the frame size (pegs to seat height) suits my limited knee flex. It’s smooth being a twin, and is happy to do big miles per day here in Oz. It’s a bit like a pony, does nothing fantastic, but most things okay. Just needs a bigger tank.
Just used it as an example from a power /weight / size perspective.
It’s lighter than my old GSA
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