Kawasaki KLR 600 E Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KLR 600 E motorcycle specifications include a 564 cc (34.42 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 155 kg (341.7 lb).

Key specifications

1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990Model years
564 ccDisplacement
155 kgWet weight
11.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198419851986198819891990
Year-specific specification changes

The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
198819909.6:1
Displacement
1986561 cc (34.23 cu in)
Front tire
1985199090/90-21
Rear tire
19851990130/80-17
Wet weight
19881990163 kg (359.4 lb)
Fuel capacity
198611.60 L (3.06 US gal)
Top speed
19881990151.0 km/h (93.8 mph)

How the Kawasaki KLR 600 E 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.

Displacement564 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 18% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight155 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 25% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity11.5 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 25% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 26th 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.

Displacement42nd

564 cc — larger displacement than about 42% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight24th

155 kg — heavier than about 24% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 76%.

Fuel capacity26th

11.5 L — larger than about 26% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 564 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-21 front / 5.10-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-21
Rear tire size 5.10-17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 564 cc (34.42 cu in)
Bore × stroke 96.0 x 78 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-21
Rear tire 5.10-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 155 kg (341.7 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 11.50 L (3.04 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 146.0 km/h (90.7 mph)

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.