The Kawasaki KLR 650 motorcycle specifications include a 652 cc (39.79 cu in) engine, power of 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1987 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KLR 650 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 35% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 36th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 57th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 50% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 97th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| 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 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.254 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 254.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 73.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 652 cc (39.79 cu in) |
| Power | 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 83 mm (3.9 x 3.3 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 189 kg (416.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.00 L (6.08 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 154.0 km/h (95.7 mph) |
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