Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure motorcycle dimensions for 2022-2025 is length 89.8 in (2,281 mm), width 38.2 in (970 mm), height 57.7 in (1,466 mm), wheelbase 58.3 in (1,480 mm) to 60.6 in (1,539 mm), seat height 34.3 in (871 mm), and the ground clearance is 8.3 in (210 mm).

Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure dimensions at a glance

Overall length
89.8 in (2,281 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
38.2 in (970 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
57.7 in (1,466 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
58.3 in (1,480 mm) to 60.6 in (1,539 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
34.3 in (871 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
8.3 in (210 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Kawasaki models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.

Length89.8 in (2,281 mm)
Observed category range: 67.9 in (1,725 mm) to 90.4 in (2,296 mm)
Width38.2 in (970 mm)
Observed category range: 30.3 in (770 mm) to 38.2 in (970 mm)
Height57.7 in (1,466 mm)
Observed category range: 41.7 in (1,060 mm) to 57.7 in (1,466 mm)
Wheelbase59.4 in (1,510 mm)
Observed category range: 46.1 in (1,170 mm) to 59.6 in (1,514 mm)
Seat height34.3 in (871 mm)
Observed category range: 31.7 in (805 mm) to 35 in (890 mm)
Clearance8.3 in (210 mm)
Observed category range: 6.3 in (160 mm) to 11.2 in (285 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.

Length83rd percentile
This model
89.8 in (2,281 mm)
Category median
83.9 in (2,131 mm)
5.9 in above the category median from 15 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width92nd percentile
This model
38.2 in (970 mm)
Category median
32.3 in (820 mm)
5.9 in above the category median from 13 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height92nd percentile
This model
57.7 in (1,466 mm)
Category median
47.1 in (1,196 mm)
10.6 in above the category median from 13 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase90th percentile
This model
59.4 in (1,510 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
3.1 in above the category median from 15 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height61st percentile
This model
34.3 in (871 mm)
Category median
33.9 in (860 mm)
0.4 in above the category median from 14 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance17th percentile
This model
8.3 in (210 mm)
Category median
8.9 in (226 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 15 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Wheelbase

2022 baseline58.3 in (1,480 mm)
202360.6 in (1,539 mm)2.3 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 34.3 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

66.2% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 30.4 in (772 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 23.8 sq ft (2.21 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

13.9%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 89.8 in (2,281 mm) 83.9 in (2,131 mm) 5.9 in above median
Width 38.2 in (970 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 5.9 in above median
Height 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 47.1 in (1,196 mm) 10.6 in above median
Wheelbase 59.4 in (1,510 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 3.1 in above median
Seat height 34.3 in (871 mm) 33.9 in (860 mm) 0.4 in above median
Ground clearance 8.3 in (210 mm) 8.9 in (226 mm) 0.6 in below median

Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2022 89.8 in (2,281 mm) 38.2 in (970 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 58.3 in (1,480 mm) 34.3 in (871 mm) 8.3 in (210 mm)
2023 89.8 in (2,281 mm) 38.2 in (970 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 60.6 in (1,539 mm) 34.3 in (871 mm) 8.3 in (210 mm)

Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 34.3 in (871 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.4 in above the category median.

Does the Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.4 in (1,510 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3.1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.2% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure have?

The representative ground clearance is 8.3 in (210 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.

Is the Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure compact or large?

The representative overall length is 89.8 in (2,281 mm), making the Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 5.9 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 23.8 sq ft (2.21 m²).

What do the Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 38.2 in (970 mm) and representative height is 57.7 in (1,466 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.

Did the Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 58.3 in (1,480 mm) in 2022 to 60.6 in (1,539 mm) in 2023, a change of 2.3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.