The Kawasaki KLR 650 New Edition 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
How the Kawasaki KLR 650 New Edition 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.
About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 40th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 51% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 98th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
651 cc — larger displacement than about 56% of Kawasaki models.
196 kg — heavier than about 40% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 60%.
889 mm — taller than about 92% of Kawasaki models.
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.
2,296
2,122
8% above average.
960
833
15% above average.
1,349
1,175
15% above average.
1,481
1,441
Close to average.
889
801
11% above average.
211
187
13% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Rear tire size | 130/80-17 |
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| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2014 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork / 7.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping / 7.3 in. |
| Rake | 28.0° |
| Trail | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 196 kg (432 lb) |
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| 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) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Lime Green/Ebony, Metallic Flat Raw Graystone/Ebony, Pearl Stardust White/Ebony |
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| Factory warranty | 12 Months |
| Price as new | US$ 6599. 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.