I want to swap my 2011 KLR 650 for a lighter thumper...

Railsplitter said:

I have a 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 with 25K miles on the odometer, and I'd like to swap it for a lighter thumper, preferably a 400cc or 450cc bike that is also street legal. My bike is in good shape and has plenty of life left, I just need a lighter bike for some of the trails and sandy desert areas near my home, which is near Alamogordo, NM. A lighter thumper of comparable vintage is fine, as long as it's in good shape. Not looking to throw down cash in this deal, I'd much rather do a straight swap. Willing to consider 250cc, 350cc, 500cc & even 600cc bikes, and everything in between, as far as displacement goes. I've had a good time riding this KLR for the past year, but I really want something lighter, and maybe there's a hand out there who wants to swap his lighter bike for something heavier. Go ahead and PM me if you're interested in such a trade. Here are some pics of my modified KLR, it's 25-30 lbs. lighter than the average KLR 650. Dunlop D606 knobbies, new front tire and a rear tire with life left in it. Larger 6.6-gallon tank, but I still have the original tank and some other parts. This is a good trading opportunity for a rider looking to go larger, while I'm looking to go a bit smaller & lighter... I might also consider a straight sale for those who have no bike to swap, or who don't wanna swap. Cheers!

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P.S. That's the old Tusk tire on front in these pics, the new Dunlop D606 matches the rear tire...

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