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Kawasaki Ksr 110
7.5/10 Mini

Kawasaki Ksr 110 Review

"The perfect urban runaround if you respect its obvious limitations."

City commuters wanting cheap fun reliable transport $1,200-$2,800 used 2012-2023
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Used Buyer Review

The KSR110 is one of those bikes that looks like a toy but rides like something you'd actually enjoy. It's Kawasaki's mini supermoto-styled commuter, and it punches above its weight for urban riding. The 112cc engine is bulletproof if maintained properly — these things genuinely last forever with basic servicing. Used examples are everywhere in Southeast Asia and increasingly in Western markets, which means parts availability is decent and prices are negotiable. That said, buy one used and you're gambling on how the previous owner treated it. Check the chain religiously — they stretch fast and owners ignore them. Look for carburetor gunk if it's been sitting, and inspect the fork seals because they weep on higher-mileage examples. The disc brake up front is adequate but nothing impressive. For commuting under 30mph in city traffic, genuinely hard to beat. Anything faster and you're screaming at the rev limiter wishing you'd bought something bigger. Know what it is, buy it for what it does, and you'll love it.

Pros

+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap to run daily
+Flickable nimble handling
+Strong resale value
+Easy DIY maintenance

Cons

-Utterly useless on highways
-Chain wears surprisingly fast
-Fork seals leak with age
-Tiny fuel tank range
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Avoid if

You need highway capability or regular pillion duties

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