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| Specifications |  Kawasaki KLR650 SKawasaki · 2026 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. | 652cc652cc |
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain. | 29.83kW40 hp¹ @ 6,000 rpm |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. | 53.01Nm39.1 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm |
Engine configuration | 4-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC |
Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 83.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
Fuel system | DFI® with 40mm throttle body |
Ignition | CDI |
| Dimensions and weight | |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. | 460.6 lb* (ABS), 456.2 lb* (non-ABS) |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. | 416.6 lb** (ABS), 412.1 lb** (non-ABS) |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. | 815.34mm32.1 in |
Length | 2255.52mm88.8 in |
Width | 970.28mm38.2 in |
Height (as stated in source) | 56.3/54.9 in (screen hi/lo) |
Ground clearance | 185.42mm7.3 in |
Wheelbase | 1513.84mm59.6 in |
| Consumption and drivetrain | |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. | 23.09L6.1 gal |
| Chassis, brakes and suspension | |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. | Depends on variantSingle 300mm disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS) · Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS) |
Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork/ 6.7 in |
Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® single shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload/7.0 in |
Front tyre | 90/90-21 |
Rear tyre | 130/80-17 |
Front brake | Single 300mm disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS) |
Rear brake | Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS) |
Frame | Tubular, semi-double cradle |
Steering angle / trail | 29.5°/4.6 in |
| Fuel and transmission | |
Transmission | 5-speed, return shift with wet multi-disc manual clutch |
Final drive | Sealed chain |
| Equipment | |
Rider aids | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
Available colours | Pearl Solar Yellow, Metallic Spark Black |
| Data source | Specification source |
| Kawasaki KLR650 S |
|---|
Engine |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. |
652cc652cc |
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain. |
29.83kW40 hp¹ @ 6,000 rpm |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. |
53.01Nm39.1 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm |
Engine configuration |
| 4-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC |
Bore × stroke |
| 100.0 x 83.0mm |
Compression ratio |
| 9.8:1 |
Fuel system |
| DFI® with 40mm throttle body |
Ignition |
| CDI |
Dimensions and weight |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. |
| 460.6 lb* (ABS), 456.2 lb* (non-ABS) |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. |
| 416.6 lb** (ABS), 412.1 lb** (non-ABS) |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. |
815.34mm32.1 in |
Length |
2255.52mm88.8 in |
Width |
970.28mm38.2 in |
Height (as stated in source) |
| 56.3/54.9 in (screen hi/lo) |
Ground clearance |
185.42mm7.3 in |
Wheelbase |
1513.84mm59.6 in |
Consumption and drivetrain |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. |
23.09L6.1 gal |
Chassis, brakes and suspension |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. |
Depends on variantSingle 300mm disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS) · Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS) |
Front suspension |
| 41mm telescopic fork/ 6.7 in |
Rear suspension |
| Uni-Trak® single shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload/7.0 in |
Front tyre |
| 90/90-21 |
Rear tyre |
| 130/80-17 |
Front brake |
| Single 300mm disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS) |
Rear brake |
| Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS) |
Frame |
| Tubular, semi-double cradle |
Steering angle / trail |
| 29.5°/4.6 in |
Fuel and transmission |
Transmission |
| 5-speed, return shift with wet multi-disc manual clutch |
Final drive |
| Sealed chain |
Equipment |
Rider aids |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
Available colours |
| Pearl Solar Yellow, Metallic Spark Black |
Data source |
| Specification source |
Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.