Wilsons Sandbox

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Gord Mounce" wrote:

> It's certainly possible that they've improved their quality over the

past

> few years. This is my first-hand experience though. I hope they've

sorted

> the problems, because with the good components they had potential. > > gord

While my 1987 klr650 was gone (stolen) I did research on what to replace her with. I settled on the MuZ Black Panther. I bought a brand new 2001 for $6195 and love the motorcycle. The bike has been a dream. I don't think I could've bought a better commuter bike. People complain about the lack of range (120 miles before reserve) and that the seat is uncomfortable. I didn't buy this bike to tour but have ridden 400 mile days with no complaints. I don't ride it off road as I have Husabergs for that. Lucky for me my KLR was found six months after it was stolen ,a little battered but still running like a raped ape. So now I have my KLR for "dual-sporting" and adventure touring, and the BP for commuting to work and screwing around on the weekends and the Husabergs for dirty fun. Not sure maybe you tested prototypes? There isn't a bike in the MZ lineup that costs more than $7,000 .