The Kawasaki KLR650 motorcycle dimensions for 2007-2009 is length 86.8 in (2,205 mm) to 90.4 in (2,296 mm), width 37 in (940 mm) to 37.8 in (960 mm), height 53 in (1,346 mm) to 53.1 in (1,349 mm), wheelbase 58.3 in (1,481 mm) to 58.9 in (1,496 mm), seat height 35 in (889 mm), and the ground clearance is 8.3 in (211 mm) to 9.4 in (239 mm).
Kawasaki KLR650 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 35 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.2% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 30 in (762 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 23 sq ft (2.14 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
15.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 88.6 in (2,250 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 7.1 in above median |
| Width | 37.4 in (950 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 5.1 in above median |
| Height | 53.1 in (1,348 mm) | 45.2 in (1,148 mm) | 7.9 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.6 in (1,488 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 4.5 in above median |
| Seat height | 35 in (889 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in (225 mm) | 10.5 in (266 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
Kawasaki KLR650 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 86.8 in (2,205 mm) | 37 in (940 mm) | 53 in (1,346 mm) | 58.9 in (1,496 mm) | 35 in (889 mm) | 9.4 in (239 mm) |
| 2009 | 90.4 in (2,296 mm) | 37.8 in (960 mm) | 53.1 in (1,349 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 35 in (889 mm) | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Kawasaki KLR650 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLR650 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 35 in (889 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.3 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLR650 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.6 in (1,488 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLR650 one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 4.5 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLR650 have?
The representative ground clearance is 8.9 in (225 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.6 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLR650 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.6 in (2,250 mm), making the Kawasaki KLR650 among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 7.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 23 sq ft (2.14 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLR650 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 37.4 in (950 mm) and representative height is 53.1 in (1,348 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki KLR650 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 86.8 in (2,205 mm) in 2007 to 90.4 in (2,296 mm) in 2009, a change of 3.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.