Looks like the Kaw 650 dual purpose (could be a 250?) They are tough bikes. There is a Military diesel version. http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m1030_m1d.php

 

Well holy crap that's cool.

I know nothing about motorcycles. Didn't even know it was a duel purpose. I just saw it was old, with only basic maintenance and pretty obvious its a daily driver and that says a lot.

A diesel version would be tits.

 

I have ridden a dual purpose bike before and they are a pretty good compromise between an on and off road bike.

 

Some of the newer Kawas combos get like 90mph too... That's a pretty sweet setup. A couple pelican case saddlebags and you're good to go...

Looks like that diesel gets 96 MPH..! pretty badass...

 

What year is this y'all think? Aftermarket skidplate? Looks mean. Obviously someone took off the windshield...

 

I'm trying to figure out what that red logo on the fuel tank means.

 

Approximately 1990ish KLR 650

 

Approximately 1990ish KLR 650

Yep, looks right... now where do I find one in good mechanical shape for a song...

 

There's a couple military bikes floating around ebay. The model is a M1030, it's a modified KLR65o, but they also had some KLR250s. There's also a Harley Davidson MT500, not nearly as common. They weren't used by the US military, but were by the Brits. the Diesel M1030s are VERY rare. there is a company that will install a diesel engine in a 650.

 

I heard it is like $20k to get the engine...

 

Speaking of nice "bug out" bikes, are you familiar with Rokon? They make 2 wheel drive motorbikes with fat tires, high ground clearance, and can go almost anywhere, including up 60 degree inclines. They also feature "pull start" Koehler engines. Very durable & reliable - just not very fast. Definitely made for going "off road."

http://www.rokon.com/

 

Speaking of nice "bug out" bikes, are you familiar with Rokon? They make 2 wheel drive motorbikes with fat tires, high ground clearance, and can go almost anywhere, including up 60 degree inclines. They also feature "pull start" Koehler engines. Very durable & reliable - just not very fast. Definitely made for going "off road."

http://www.rokon.com/

Those are cool as hell, but not very practical unless you're in the back country or something. I always wanted one though...

 

.

 

Guess you've never seen mine.. 30,000 mi since 2011

I'll let you ride on that back if you'll play with my nipples.

Deal.

 

You gonna trade off driving? Only seems fair...