Why the difference in the reception for the F 450 GS (YAY!) as compared to the KLE 500 (BOO! HISS!)?
BMW has announced their new F 450 GS at EICMA. And the reception it's getting (a baby GS!!!) is COMPETELY different from that received by the Kawasaki KLE 500 (LOSER!). What is going on??? ********** UPDATED 11/12/25: Kawasaki has updated their website with the following details for the KLE 500: Maximum Horsepower: 51 hp @ 10,000 rpm (Big Rock Moto lists 2024 NX500 at 47 hp) Maximum torque: 31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm (Big Rock Moto lists 2024 NX500 as 32 lb-ft) Ground clearance: 7.3 inches (modified from 6.9 previously - now exceeds 7.1 of NX500) Estimated dry weight: 385.9 lbs. / 388.1 lbs. 50-State Model Curb weight: 427.8 lbs. / 430.0 lbs. 50-State Model (2 lbs. lighter than the NX500) ********** Video is from a different section of the VMAN1313 WGAL (West Georgia Adventure Loop): Vman1313: https://www.vman1313adv.com/ Motorcycle: CFMOTO Ibex 450 (450MT) All CFMOTO equipment installed (https://www.cfmotousa.com/oemcatalogs... Aluminum Pannier Supports - Enduro 40 Brake Caliper Guard, Front Brake Fluid Reservoir Guard, Rear Centerstand Engine Case Guards Engine Guards, Lower Engine Guards, Upper Off-Road Skidplate Rally Footpegs Rally Seat, Tall Side Stand Enlarger Tank Bag, ADV Windshield, Tall Other equipment installed: Avon Universal Throttle Boss OGIO Saddlebags 2.0 Quad Lock Motorcycle Handlebar Mount (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/q...) Barkbusters (https://www.tmbrmoto.com/collections/...) Barkbusters plastic guards (sold separately) (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/b...) Motorcycle GPS Phone Holder Auxiliary Device Mount Navigation Extension Brackets (https://www.amazon.com/XIDAODIT-2024-...) My Personal Gear: Helmet: Scorpion EXO-AT960 Monk Helmet (red, white & blue) Gloves: Alpinestars Chrome Bluetooth Communications: Sena 50C Harman Kardon Mesh Intercom & Camera Action Camera: Insta360 X4 Motorcycle Multiview Bundle Airbag: Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma Airbag System Jacket: Sedici Marco 2 Mesh Waterproof Jacket (silver/black) Riding Pants: REV'IT! Sand 5 H2O Pants Boots: REV'IT! Expedition GTX Boots Thanks for stopping by! Please remember to like and subscribe! #motorcyclelife #motorcycleriding #beginnermotorcyclerider #cfmotoibex450 #cfmoto450mt #beginnermotorcycle #adventuremotorcyle #advmotorcycle #advmoto #kle500 #bmwf450gs

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