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New to Motorcycles - Advice Needed!
So my Grandparent's have a Kawasaki KE100 laying around that they have wanted to give me forever. It still runs but looks like it needs a new cable of some sort. I think it is from the 80's. Here is some additional information about the bike.
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Production 1976-2001
Predecessor Kawasaki G5
Class Adventure bike/survival bike/enduro
Engine 99 cc air-cooled oil-injected two-stroke
Top speed 62.5 mph (100.6 km/h)
Power 11 hp (8.2 kW) at 7,500 rpm
Torque 8.9 lb·ft (12.1 N·m) at 3,500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh wet-clutch with chain final drive
Suspension Front sealed hydraulic forks, Rear coil shocks with pneumatic struts
Brakes Front and rear mechanical drums (leading/trailing)
Weight 197 lb (89 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity 2.5 US gal (9.5 l; 2.1 imp gal)
Oil capacity 1.2 L (1.3 US qt)
Fuel consumption 70-85 mpg US
I have a 2.5 mile commute each way to work and figure this would be a great commuting machine, but would have to get a motorcycle endorsement and go through a safety class.
What are your opinions should I bother putting work into it and getting my endorsement?
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