i love the new 2011 klr 650..it has many improvements over the older models,..i 1st owned the klr 600 (84) the 1st one out,..and that bike did everything i put it through,moto,off road,commutes and even date night!! but going long distance was a serious compremise in comfort...than i got the (95) klr...fun to ride etc etc...but the color!!awhaww...the pastel \