The Kawasaki KLR650 motorcycle specifications include a 651 cc (39.72 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 152.9 kg (337 lb).
Key specifications
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KLR650 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 11% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 51% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 97th 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.
889 mm — taller than about 92% of Kawasaki models.
23.1 L — larger than about 97% 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.
2,205
2,122
4% above average.
940
833
13% above average.
1,346
1,175
15% above average.
1,496
1,441
4% above average.
889
801
11% above average.
239
187
28% 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) |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 83 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic CDI |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 38mm leading axle, air-adjustable preload / 9.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 5-way preload and 4-way rebound damping / 9.1 in. |
| Rake | 28.0° |
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
| Dry weight | 152.9 kg (337 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 889 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,205 mm (86.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 940 mm (37.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,346 mm (53.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,496 mm (58.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 239 mm (9.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.08 L (6.10 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony or Aztec Red |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 5199. 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.