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

The Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo motorcycle specifications include a 651 cc (39.72 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 196 kg (432 lb).

Key specifications

2016-2018Model years
651 ccDisplacement
196 kgWet weight
889 mmSeat height
23.1 LFuel tank
1,481 mmWheelbase
211 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201620172018
Year-specific specification changes

The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2018Single disc. Two-piston calipers. Petal-type disc.
Rear brakes
2018Single disc. Single piston. Petal-type disc.

How the Kawasaki KLR 650 Camo 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.

Displacement651 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight196 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 6% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 40th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height889 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 11% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity23.1 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 51% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 98th 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.

Displacement56th

651 cc — larger displacement than about 56% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight40th

196 kg — heavier than about 40% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 60%.

Seat height92nd

889 mm — taller than about 92% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity98th

23.1 L — larger than about 98% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,296 mm
This bike

2,296

Kawasaki avg

2,122

8% above average.

Overall width960 mm
This bike

960

Kawasaki avg

833

15% above average.

Overall height1,349 mm
This bike

1,349

Kawasaki avg

1,175

15% above average.

Wheelbase1,481 mm
This bike

1,481

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height889 mm
This bike

889

Kawasaki avg

801

11% above average.

Ground clearance211 mm
This bike

211

Kawasaki avg

187

13% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 651 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,481 mmSeat 889 mmClearance 211 mm
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
Bore/stroke ratio 1.20:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Super motard

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 651 cc (39.72 cu in)
Bore × stroke 100.0 x 83 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin CVK40
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Electric CDI
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front suspension 41mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping
Front wheel travel 201 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 185 mm (7.3 inches)
Rake 28.0°
Trail 112 mm (4.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes Single disc. Single piston
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 130/80-17
Wheels Wire spoked

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 196 kg (432 lb)
Seat height 889 mm (35.0 inches)
Overall length 2,296 mm (90.4 inches)
Overall width 960 mm (37.8 inches)
Overall height 1,349 mm (53.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 211 mm (8.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 23.09 L (6.10 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Matrix Camo Gray
Factory warranty 12 Months
Price as new US$ 6890. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.