The Kawasaki KLR 600 E (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 564 cc (34.42 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 163 kg (359.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 1988 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KLR 600 E (reduced effect) 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 63% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 18% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 22% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 26th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 25% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 26th 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.
27 hp — more powerful than about 20% of Kawasaki models with power data.
564 cc — larger displacement than about 42% of Kawasaki models.
163 kg — heavier than about 26% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 74%.
11.5 L — larger than about 26% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-11 |
| 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 | 11 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.166 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 165.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 47.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.23:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 564 cc (34.42 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 96.0 x 78 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-11 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 163 kg (359.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.50 L (3.04 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 122.0 km/h (75.8 mph) |
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