Its Unshakable ...Only. Review on Kawasaki Caliber

I own a Caliber 2001 Model.

I was crazy for it then ..coz in its class only Splendour was available

which is too light in weight. I wanted something really unshakable.

I was happy with its sitting arrangement but the Pick-up is just pathetic.

I love to do stunts on roads and specially enjoy traffics instead of

highways where Pulsars and CBZs rules.

But to my nightmare I found My KBC(Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber) enemy of

wet roads skidding more than 7 times till date among which 2 were because of my

worms and rest of them blame it to its height and length. The bikez too tall

in height Im 5'11 so its OK but a 40 plus person like uncles and dad cant sit on it.

Secondly its too long horizontally which means the rider will be very

comfortable and the second person too leaving space in between which could be

just too dangerous.

Pick-up as I was talking about is so bad that I have to slow down my

speed to 20kmps while taking a turn.

Willy - Never ever try. I have tried but lost my clutch plates once and then

I had to go to the mechanic who then increased the pickup internally(

adjusting the screw near the engine which reduces your feul efficiency a

bit). But Its no good experience either.

Feul efficiency:-My My it was specified as 55+ on road but trust me

buddies I used to get 40-45 initially now after 14000 kms Im gettin 50+ which

will ruin your pocket.

Looks:- yup it looks good specially the black color. But could

have been much better if they had slanted the seating arrangement.

Max Speed:- 100-105 single seated and not more than 85-87 double seated.

Service:- I lost the trip meter reset button once when I had left it

over night at the service center. I observed that initially the service

was ok but the day since Pulsar and Eliminator were launched they paid more

attention to those big ones which is'nt fair.

Remind you the review I am posting is of the second model of

which mite differ from the once stated here.

I would thus recommend you to buy Caliber only for the reason that its

Unshakable even at 105 kmph. Please avoid it if you are a born Pilot and

also avoid it if prefer one with a better grip to slant it more then 45

degrees while taking turns.

Anyways its up to you. To help you better I'll give you the specifications

of Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber.

Engine4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled

Cubic Capacity111.6cc

Max. Power7.7 BHP @ 7000rpm

Gear Box 4 Speed

Ignition CDI

Front Brakes 240mm Disc

Rear Brakes 130mm Drum

Front Tyre 2.75 X 18

Rear Tyre 3.00 X 18

Wheelbase 1245mm

Ground Clearance150mm

Dry Weight 120 Kg

Tank Capacity 14 Litres