Kawasaki KLR 650 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KLR 650 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 652 cc (39.79 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,800 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).

Key specifications

1987-1988Model years
652 ccDisplacement
27 hpPower
189 kgWet weight
23 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19871988

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1987 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki KLR 650 (reduced effect) compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Engine power27 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 63% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement652 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 57th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight189 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 9% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity23 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 50% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 97th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power20th

27 hp — more powerful than about 20% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement57th

652 cc — larger displacement than about 57% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight33rd

189 kg — heavier than about 33% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 67%.

Fuel capacity97th

23 L — larger than about 97% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 652 cc • Liquid cooled • 27 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 130/80-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-21
Rear tire size 130/80-17
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.143 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 142.9 hp/tonne
Specific power 41.4 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.20:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 652 cc (39.79 cu in)
Power 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,800 rpm
Bore × stroke 100.0 x 83 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 130/80-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 189 kg (416.7 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 23.00 L (6.08 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 136.0 km/h (84.5 mph)

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