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Kawasaki 650 D - 650 SR 19781978 Kawasaki 650 D - 650 SR specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki 650 D - 650 SR |
| Year | 1978 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating | 4.1 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 652.0 ccm (39.79 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Power | 64.0 HP (46.7 kW)) |
| Torque | 5.8 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.3 ft.lbs) |
| Top speed | 186.0 km/h (115.6 mph) |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 62.0 x 53.5 mm (2.4 x 2.1 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 22mm Mikuni slide/needle |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Fuel consumption | 16.80 litres/100 km (6.0 km/l or 14.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 389.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel twin loop cradle |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° |
| Trail | 106 mm (4.2 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swinging fork |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 211.0 kg (465.2 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 219.0 kg (482.8 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3033 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1437 mm (56.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.60 litres (4.39 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.30 litres (3.49 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Red, black |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Maintenance and service specs * | |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil filter | HiFloFiltro - HF401 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Battery | YB10L-A2 |
| Spark plugs | NGK BR7ES, NGK BR7EIX |
| Chain size | 530 |
| Chain links | 102 |
| Sprockets | 16/42 (front/rear) |
| Tire pressure front | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Tire pressure rear | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Fork tube size | 35 mm (1.4 inches) |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | |
| Further information | |
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