| General information |
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| Model: | Kawasaki KLR 650 |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Enduro / offroad |
| Rating: | 76.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Safety: | See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 651.00 ccm (39.72 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 36.10 HP (26.4 kW)) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 44.34 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Max RPM: | 7800 |
| Compression: | 9.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Keihin CVK 40 |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Chain |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 175.5 kg (387.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 194.1 kg (428.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 883 mm (34.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Ground clearance: | 206 mm (8.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,481 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Front suspension: | 41mm Telescopic |
| Front suspension travel: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Uni-Trak linkage monoshock |
| Rear suspension travel: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 90/91-21 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 130/80-17 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. 2-piston sliding caliper |
| Front brakes diameter: | 280 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. 2-piston sliding caliper |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Top speed: | 149.7 km/h (93.0 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 5.880 seconds |
| 1/4 mile (0.4 km): | 14.400 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.2057 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 23.08 litres (6.10 gallons) |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): | 4.70 litres (1.24 gallons) |
| Further information |
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