The Kawasaki KLR 650 S motorcycle dimensions for 2023-2025 is length 88.8 in (2,256 mm), width 38.2 in (970 mm), height 57.7 in (1,466 mm), wheelbase 59.6 in (1,514 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), and the ground clearance is 7.3 in (185 mm).
Kawasaki KLR 650 S dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 32.1 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.1% 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 29.2 in (742 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 23.6 sq ft (2.19 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.2%. 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 | 88.8 in (2,256 mm) | 83.9 in (2,131 mm) | 4.9 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 | 59.6 in (1,514 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 3.3 in above median |
| Seat height | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 33.9 in (860 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in (185 mm) | 8.9 in (226 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
Kawasaki KLR 650 S dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88.8 in (2,256 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 57.7 in (1,466 mm) | 59.6 in (1,514 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Kawasaki KLR 650 S dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLR 650 S seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.1 in (815 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.8 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLR 650 S have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.6 in (1,514 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLR 650 S one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3.3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLR 650 S have?
The representative ground clearance is 7.3 in (185 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.6 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLR 650 S compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.8 in (2,256 mm), making the Kawasaki KLR 650 S longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 4.9 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 23.6 sq ft (2.19 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLR 650 S 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 S dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.