Words: Ben Wilkins, Mark Whyte / Photos: Geoff Osborne
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awasaki’s 2017 KLX110 was built with the serious
off-road enthusiast in mind. 112cc of power, a 680mm
seat height, and a sticker price of $3,895 differentiate
this Kawasaki in what has become a highly competitive
segment of the motorcycle market. Built in Japan
Kawasaki has fitted this bike with plastics that give it
the sleek racing looks of its big brother KX-F range. The electric
start four stroke KLX110 comes with a semi-auto four-speed
I
loved riding the KLX110 because it had four gears and no
clutch, which was cool to ride after riding my own KTM 50
without gears. Electric start is also cool because I could put
it in neutral and start it without my Dad. I rode it on a very
muddy day and when I fell off, I could lift it up myself even
though I am only seven years old. I could do some jumps on
it and I really want one for Christmas!
MARLON VAN HELLEMOND
transmission which is great for the entry level rider.From the
KLX110 you move up to the Kawasaki KLX110L with a 730mm
seat height 20mm higher than KLX110 but the same 112cc
electric start power plant. The KLX110L has a four-speed
transmission with a clutch that is great for learning to do wheel
stands. It has more suspension travel front and rear than the
KLX110 and looks sharp, it is a great bike to start on or move
up to from a semi-auto transmission.
First up for me was the KLX110 with a clutch. This had an
electric start too, bonus! I liked this bike for the starts, the
smooth gearbox (it’s easy to change up and down through the
gears), good brakes for stopping and a real comfy seat. I really
enjoyed riding this bike. The second bike to ride was the KLX110
clutchless model. It has electric start, which is good for us kids
and even better for when you bin it. You can just pick it up, push
the button and you’re off riding again. This bike was the easiest
to ride, there’s no clutch to have to remember and the shocks felt
better in this bike too.
RHYS BAXTER
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CAMPBELL W
Age: 14 wn: Paeroa
Hometo e: Suzuki RM85
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Age: 12 HYTE
Hometow eroa
Own bike: n: Ka Pa was
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