Kawasaki KLR650 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2007, 2009Model years
651 ccDisplacement
152.9 kgDry weight
889 mmSeat height
23.1 LFuel tank
1,496 mmWheelbase
239 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20072009
Year-specific specification changes

The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
20099.8:1
Front suspension
200941mm telescopic fork / 7.9 in.
Rear suspension
2009UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping / 7.3 in.
Wheelbase
20091,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance
2009211 mm (8.3 inches)
Ignition
2009Fully transistorized
Overall height
20091,349 mm (53.1 inches)
Overall length
20092,296 mm (90.4 inches)
Overall width
2009960 mm (37.8 inches)

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.

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.

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 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.

Displacement56th

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

Seat height92nd

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

Fuel capacity97th

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.

Overall length2,205 mm
This bike

2,205

Kawasaki avg

2,122

4% above average.

Overall width940 mm
This bike

940

Kawasaki avg

833

13% above average.

Overall height1,346 mm
This bike

1,346

Kawasaki avg

1,175

15% above average.

Wheelbase1,496 mm
This bike

1,496

Kawasaki avg

1,441

4% above average.

Seat height889 mm
This bike

889

Kawasaki avg

801

11% above average.

Ground clearance239 mm
This bike

239

Kawasaki avg

187

28% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,496 mmSeat 889 mmClearance 239 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)

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.