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2004 Kawasaki KLR 650

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Model Type	On-Off Road
BASE MSRP(US)	$4,999.00
Dealers	Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Single-Cylinder
Cylinders	1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)	38 / 51
Torque RPM	5500
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Bore (mm/in)	100 / 3.94
Stroke (mm/in)	83 / 3.27
Displacement (cc/ci)	651 / 39.7
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Starter	Electric / Kick
Carburetion Brand	Keihin
Fuel Injector	No
Carburetor	Yes
Number Of Carburetors	1
Carburetor Size (mm)	40
Carburetion Type	Carburetor
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Overdrive	Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)	2.27 / 1.44 / 1.14 / 0.95 / 0.79
Final Drive Ratio	2.87
Wheels & Tires:
Tube / Tubeless	Tubed
Front Tire Width	90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio	90
Front Tire Speed Rating	S
Front Wheel Diameter	21
Rear Tire Width	130
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio	80
Rear Tire Speed Rating	S
Rear Wheel Diameter	17
Front Tire (Full Spec)	90/90 SR21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	130/80 SR17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Suspension:
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)	1.5 / 38
Front Travel (in/mm)	9.1 / 231.1
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	No
Front Central Suspension Strut	No
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)	9.1 / 231.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load	Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	1
Rear Suspension Brand Name	UNI-TRAK®
Steering:
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft)	7.23
Width (in/mm)	37 / 939.8
Height (in/mm)	53 / 1346.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)	58.9 / 1496.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)	9.4 / 238.8
Length (ft/ft)	7
Length (ft/in)	3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	337 / 152.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)	392.4 / 178
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	6.1 / 23
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	1.93
Seats:
Seat Type	One-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)	35 / 889
Number Of Seats	2
Backrest Logo Plate	No
Exterior:
Frame	Steel
Body Material	Plastic
Hand Grips	Standard
Foot Peg Location	Driver and Passenger
Front Fender	Standard
Rear Fender	Standard
Stand Type	Kick
Handlebars	Standard
Skid Plate	Standard
Instrumentation:
Tachometer	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Speedometer	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge
Pricing:
Warranty (Months)	12
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	On-Off Road
Manufacturer Country	Japan
NADATrimID	17832
Mounts:
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Audio & Communication:
Satellite	No
Glass:
Rearview Mirrors	Standard
Windshield	Standard
Storage:
Rear Rack	Standard
Lights:
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Metallic	No

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