Product description
The Best-Selling Dual-Sport Goes the Distance
Across sand, dirt, forests, and of course pavement, nothing else adapts like the KLR650. Built for almost any terrain an adventurous rider could dream up, this dual-sport can go the distance with its rugged single-cylinder engine and incredible fuel efficiency. Effective wind protection and a 5.8-gallon fuel tank ensure incredible range between stops. Combine that with an aluminum rear cargo rack that accommodates saddlebags or a tailbag, and it’s a winning combination so much so that the KLR has been the best-selling dual-sport seven years in a row.
A single-cylinder, 651cc four-stroke engine propels this world traveling powerhouse. Its quick throttle response and healthy low-end grunt is the perfect power profile to carve through trails or deal with traffic jams.
Matching the engines abilities every step of the way is the KLR650s suspension. A 41mm fork with 7.9 inches of suspension travel up front, and a Uni-Trak linkage system providing 7.3 inches of wheel travel in the rear combine to make the KLR650 a fun, functional commuter during the week and an adept backroad blaster on weekends.
Braking duties are handled by a dual-piston caliper gripping a 280mm petal-style disc in the front, and a 240mm petal-style disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper in the rear. This suspension and brake package boosts the KLR650s on-road performance without diminishing its versatile off-road capabilities.
An expansive, saddlebag-friendly, rear luggage rack that can be fitted with a tail bag helps to make the KLR650 a worthy touring companion. A large, 5.8-gallon fuel tank and exemplary fuel economy mean the KLR650 can cover an amazing amount of ground between fill-ups.
That fuel range can translate into a long day in the saddle, so good wind protection is a must. This important job is handled by the frame-mounted bodywork, which includes a tall windscreen and large shrouds. Rider comfort is enhanced further by the seat design and plush urethane foam. A high-capacity 36-watt alternator pumps out enough juice for a high-output headlight and has the extra capacity to power the add-on electronic gadgets that no touring rider can live without.
The KLR650s competent on-road performance continues once the pavement stops. A tough engine guard keeps loose rocks and gravel at bay, while its U.S. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor grants the KLR650 access to any terrain open to licensed vehicles. Add the optional Kawasaki tank, tail and saddlebags, and you have a recipe for long-distance exploration, beckoning KLR650 owners to enjoy on- and off-road adventures.
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Engine
Four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve single
Displacement
651cc
Bore x Stroke
100.0 x 83.0mm
Compression ratio
9.8:1
Cooling System
Liquid
Carburetion
Keihin CVK40
Ignition
Electric CDI
Transmission
Five-speed
Final drive
Chain
Frame Type
Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail
28 degrees / 4.4 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel
41mm telescopic fork / 7.9 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel
Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping / 7.3 in.
Front Tire Size
90/90×21
Rear Tire Size
130/80×17
Front brakes / rear brakes
Single 280mm petal-type disc, two-piston caliper / Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper
Overall length
90.4 in.
Overall width
37.8 in.
Overall height
53.1 in.
Ground clearance
8.3 in.
Seat height
35.0 in.
Curb weight
432 lbs.
Fuel capacity
6.1 gal.
Wheelbase
58.3 in.
Color Choices
TBD
Good Times Protection Plan
12, 24, 36 or 48 months
Warranty
12 Months
Engine
Four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve single
Displacement
651cc
Bore x Stroke
100.0 x 83.0mm
Compression ratio
9.8:1
Cooling System
Liquid
Carburetion
Keihin CVK40
Ignition
Electric CDI
Transmission
Five-speed
Final drive
Chain
Frame Type
Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail
28 degrees / 4.4 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel
41mm telescopic fork / 7.9 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel
Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping / 7.3 in.
Front Tire Size
90/90×21
Rear Tire Size
130/80×17
Front brakes / rear brakes
Single 280mm petal-type disc, two-piston caliper / Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper
Overall length
90.4 in.
Overall width
37.8 in.
Overall height
53.1 in.
Ground clearance
8.3 in.
Seat height
35.0 in.
Curb weight
432 lbs.
Fuel capacity
6.1 gal.
Wheelbase
58.3 in.
Color Choices
TBD
Good Times Protection Plan
12, 24, 36 or 48 months
Warranty
12 Months
Tags: 2012 Kawasaki KLR650, Beartooth Kawasaki, Kawasaki, Kawasaki Duel Purpose
