1987 Kawasaki KL650 | Sudbury, Suffolk

A 1987 Kawasaki KL650, from the first model year of the KLR650 dual-sport line. The liquid-cooled single-cylinder bike built its following as a practical, uncomplicated machine for commuting, mixed-surface riding and long overland trips. Its design stayed largely unchanged for two decades. This one is finished in red and has a 651cc engine, with the tall, upright stance of a dual-sport. That look reads clearly in adventure-themed photography, advertising and editorial shoots, where red stands out against green lanes or a grey road. For film and music video it suits travel and overland stories, and its period styling sits easily in a late-1980s setting. It also makes a characterful personal hire for anyone who likes a bike with touring roots. The bike is based in Sudbury, Suffolk.