General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki KLR 650 |
Year of manufacture
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2008 |
Type
|
Enduro / offroad |
Price as new | US$ 5349. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
|
3.6 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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651.0 ccm (39.72 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Output
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36.1 HP (26.4 kW)) @ 6200 RPM |
Torque
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44.3 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
Top speed
|
149.7 km/h (93.0 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
|
5.88 seconds |
1/4 mile (0.4 km)
|
14.40 seconds |
Maximum RPM
|
7800 |
Compression
|
9.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
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100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Keihin CVK 40 |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
Digital transistorized |
Lubrication system
|
Forced lubrication (wet sump) |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet multi-disc, cable operation |
Driveline
|
Sealed Chain |
Fuel consumption
|
4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel |
Rake (fork angle)
|
28.0° |
Trail
|
112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Front suspension
|
41mm Telescopic |
Front wheel travel
|
201 mm (7.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Uni-Trak linkage monoshock |
Rear wheel travel
|
185 mm (7.3 inches) |
Front tire
|
90/91-21 |
Rear tire
|
130/80-17 |
Front brakes
|
Single disc. 2-piston sliding caliper |
Diameter
|
280 mm (11.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. 2-piston sliding caliper |
Diameter
|
240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
175.5 kg (387.0 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
194.1 kg (428.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2057 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
883 mm (34.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length
|
2295 mm (90.4 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
206 mm (8.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1481 mm (58.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
23.08 litres (6.10 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
2.50 litres (2.64 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Red, blue, green |
Starter
|
Electric |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
Engine oil
|
SAE 10W-40 |
Oil filter
|
K & N KN-123 |
Brake fluid
|
DOT 4 |
Coolant
|
1.00 litres (0.26 US gallons) |
Battery
|
YB14L-A2 |
Spark plugs
|
NGK DPR8EA-9, NGK DPR8EIX-9 |
Idle speed
|
1300 +/- 100 RPM |
Chain size
|
520 |
Chain links
|
106 |
Sprockets
|
15/43 (front/rear) |
Tire pressure front
|
22 PSI (1.5 Bar or 150 kPa) |
Tire pressure rear
|
29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
Fork tube size
|
38 mm (1.5 inches) |
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. |
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