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01-30-2023, 09:04 AM | #2 |
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Unfortunately one of the guys at American Lifan over the weekend told me it doesn't look like the KPT 400 will be available before the summer. Herbie and I are planning a trip along the Gulf Coast. I guess I'll have to rig out the Vulcan S for the trip unless I run across another bike I like. Don't get me wrong. The Vulcan S is a comfortable bike. Just don't know how comfortable it will be after a couple of thousand miles. lol
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10-21-2023, 07:09 AM | #4 |
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About 495 lbs. American Lifan is the importer and will be sold through dealers like Venommotorsports.
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11-03-2023, 02:24 PM | #5 |
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I can't wait. lol Link To Video
https://jerryhawk250.com/wp-content/.../11/KPT400.mp4
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11-03-2023, 03:10 PM | #7 |
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It weighs the same as my Vulcan S. The Vulcan S feels light.
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11-06-2023, 09:47 PM | #9 |
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Jerry, I don't see it on the epa list? Now this list apparently from August, so if in testing right now that would explain its absence.
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11-07-2023, 05:52 AM | #10 |
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I must be the only one to think, "Oh HELL NO!". That bike looks ugly AND top heavy. Somebody spiked the designer's coffee with LSD. I think they're first offering in this size should be a more traditional design, then offer something wild like this the following year.
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Add some gear into the luggage and fill'er up and you are looking at 600 lbs, plus your weight. Gee.
That seems on the heavy side for adventure sport, isn't it? And the weight is high centered. I don't think I could pick it up
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02-09-2024, 08:05 AM | #13 |
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Why is everyone freaking out about the weight? What are you comparing it to? Looks like it falls into the same weight class.
Kpt 400 - 495 lbs with luggage Yamaha TÉNÉRÉ 700-452 lbs + luggage V-Strom 650-528 lb. including Luggage VERSYS 650 LT 482.9 lb* + luggage AFRICA TWIN -505 lbs + luggage
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Don't get me wrong. I am sure it is great as a road bike, perfect for light touring and some forest roads.
The vertical twin engine looks like fun, and the bike is loaded with features.
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the other bikes you list are not in the same category as the KPT. Himalayan, CSC's 450, KTM 390 ADV, Maybe Triumph Scrambler, Honda CB500x. Here's an interesting read regarding light weight ADV bikes. But just keep in mind that these guys don't care about price. Some people are just rich. https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/a...0-lbs.1333329/ BTW....my KLR (gen 1) is listed as 412 pounds. Not sure if the KPT is with equipment or not. Side note regarding the Lifan....that is one UGLY front end. And I would not want hard bags. they break legs.
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