The Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller motorcycle specifications include a 651 cc (39.72 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 214 kg (471.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2022 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KLR 650 Traveller 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.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 54th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 89th 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.
214 kg — heavier than about 54% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 46%.
871 mm — taller than about 89% 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.
2,281
2,122
8% above average.
970
833
16% above average.
1,466
1,175
25% above average.
1,480
1,441
Close to average.
871
801
9% above average.
210
187
13% above average.
Mechanical overview
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) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 651 cc (39.72 cu in) |
| Torque | 53.0 Nm (5.4 kgf-m or 39.1 ft.lbs) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 83 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI w/40mm Throttle Body |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Electric CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc manual clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular, Semi-Double Cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping |
| Front wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 122 mm (4.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston. ABS.. |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 214 kg (471.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 871 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,281 mm (89.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 970 mm (38.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,466 mm (57.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Top case |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.09 L (6.10 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Pearl Lava Orange |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Price as new | US$ 7399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Windscreen |
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.