Kawasaki+estrella+250+review [repack]

The handlebars are swept back quite far. For riders over 6 feet tall, you might feel slightly cramped. It fits a 5’8” rider like a tailored suit.

Stunning retro design, lightweight, low seat height, tractor-like reliability, excellent fuel economy (70+ mpg). Cons: Underpowered for highways, weak rear drum brake, parts can be hard to find (NLA from Kawasaki for some trims), vibey at high RPM. kawasaki+estrella+250+review

If you can find a clean one (prices range from $3,000 to $5,500 depending on condition and location), buy it. You won’t lose money on depreciation, and you will struggle to find a bike that makes you smile more at 45 mph. The handlebars are swept back quite far

It makes you slow down. It makes you take the long way home. It makes strangers walk up to you at gas stations and say, “What year is that?” When you tell them it’s from the late 90s, they won’t believe you. You won’t lose money on depreciation, and you