Kawasaki ’ s junior range is pretty extensive , so when KR was offered the opportunity to test the whole range our junior testers all put their hands up . Keeping up with who was riding what and when was one thing , but getting them off the bikes was something else altogether ...
KAWASAKI KLX110 ( L – big wheel )
RIDER : |
7-11yrs ( 11-14yrs ), |
beginner to intermediate |
RIDING TYPE : |
Paddock , trail , club days , racing |
ENGINE TYPE : |
Air-cooled , four-stroke , |
carburettor |
CAPACITY : |
112cc |
STARTER : |
Electric & kickstart |
GEARBOX : |
Four-speed , automatic clutch |
( manual clutch ) |
BRAKES : |
Drum front , drum rear |
SEAT HEIGHT : |
680mm ( 730mm ) |
WHEELBASE : |
1075mm ( 1075mm ) |
WEIGHT : |
76kg ( 76kg ) |
PRICE : |
$ 3895 ($ 4195 ) |
If you were looking for a great trail riding bike the KLX110 is good through mud , comfortable and super easy to ride . But there are two options – there is one with a clutch and one without . Today I rode the KLX with a clutch . The 110 is good for having the convenience of a clutch – it ’ s right there if the engine feels like it ’ s going to stop . The electric start comes in handy for if you ’ re on the farm or trail riding with your mates . It ’ s so easy to touch the ground on , a seven or eight year old can ride it . The 110 would be good as a muck-around bike or for trail riding and going down the farm . Both of the bikes coped well in the mud today . Over all the KLX is a great bike for any kid . ASHTON WHYTE
MARLON VAN HELLEMOND Age : 7 Hometown : Paeroa Own bike : KTM 50
RHYS BAXTER Age : 9 Hometown : Paeroa Own bike : Kawasaki KX65
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