Beanie
The Tank is standard 6.1 gallons and gives a range of about 300 miles. The Kawasaki KLR 650 is a tough and durable motorcycle and the same design has been in production for 20 years. Because it is so tough and easy to maintain it was adopted by the Military. Reason enough to buy one.
I have made some upgrades to mine, front suspension is upgraded and I made a few additional parts. Total cost about $1500.
I was going for a Military low viz type appearance. It still has the "Mermite" Cans to go on the sides as panniers.
The Military also have a Diesel version that gives 110 miles to the gallon and has a 650 mile range.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/24/autom ... ASAKI.html