Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Tengai vs KLR650



The suspension has an inch or so less travel, making the seat height lower.

Larger front brake rotor with guard. The caliper is a double piston unit.

Push to cancel turn signals

Instrument cluster is different, and are not fixed as on the A model.

Front forks are different to accommodate the fender and caliper mounting, and the stanchion tubes are 4mm compared to 3mm on the A models..

Basic drive train is the same as an A model.

Seems there was some rumor regarding the Tengai have a higher output electrical system. I have never been able to confirm that.

https://www.klrforum.com/klr-other-motorcycle-related-discussion/9353-difference-between-klr-tengai.html

Differences between these bikes include a dual piston front caliper on the Tengai versus a single on the KLR, shorter but thicker forks, and a much nicer instrument panel that was attached to the frame and not the triple tree. In addition, the rear subframes are slightly different and the rear footpegs have a different mounting bracket setup. In other words, be careful when you are shopping for a rear rack system. You’d be tempted to buy one for a KLR because they’re much more prevalent, but it might not fit correctly. Luggage might already be taken care for you, though, as the owner is throwing in a Givi top case with this Kawi.
https://www.bike-urious.com/alternate-klr-1991-kawasaki-tengai/

Differences are: Bigger front brakes, bigger forks (diameter), bigger fuel tank, better suspension all round (but still shit), different controls (i.e push to cancel indicators etc) and most importantly better looking!

Monday, June 24, 2019

Saturday, June 15, 2019