Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
That the Kawasaki KLR™650 dual purpose motorcycle has remained firmly atop the sales charts in the dual-sport category for nearly a decade is no surprise. Designed from the very beginning to be rugged, fuel efficient and capable of carrying enough cargo to make a pack mule jealous, the KLR also provides effective wind protection for increased long-distance comfort, making it an unbeatable value for adventure-minded riders seeking to follow the horizon wherever it leads. |
General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki KLR 650 |
Model year
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2015 |
Category
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Super motard |
Price as new | US$ 6599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.7 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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651.0 ccm (39.72 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Compression
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9.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
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100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Electric CDI |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
Rake (fork angle)
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28.0° |
Trail
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112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Front suspension
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41mm telescopic fork |
Front wheel travel
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201 mm (7.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping |
Rear wheel travel
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185 mm (7.3 inches) |
Front tire
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90/90-21 |
Rear tire
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130/80-17 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
Diameter
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280 mm (11.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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196.0 kg (432.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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889 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1349 mm (53.1 inches) |
Overall length
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2296 mm (90.4 inches) |
Overall width
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960 mm (37.8 inches) |
Ground clearance
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211 mm (8.3 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1481 mm (58.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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23.09 litres (6.10 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Candy Lime Green/Ebony, Metallic Flat Raw Graystone/Ebony, Pearl Stardust White/Ebony |
Starter
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Electric |
Factory warranty
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12 Months |
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