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2008 Kawasaki KLR 650

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Model Type	On-Off Road
BASE MSRP(US)	$5,349.00
Dealers	Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Single-Cylinder
Cylinders	1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	90/90 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	130/80 R17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	58.3 / 1480.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	6.1 / 23.1

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KLR650 Fun and economical

By bruce lange(Owner), Oct. 25, 2009

I absolutely love my KLR. I put 5100km on the bike this year (about 3000 miles) and have had no problem at all. The longest ride in one day was 780km through the Rocky Mountains in Banff Alberta. The KLR handled the mountains nicely. I got 450km+ on a tank of gas. I changed the oil at 100km, 500km, ... Read Full Review

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Adventure bike?????YES

By josef(Owner), Nov. 25, 2009

If your buying this bike for adventure riding, go ahead. Its an awesome bike and the price is unbeatable. Logging roads and highways this bike loves. Tight technical, no way. As for the power, a $$$pipe and the cheap recommended mod's and it becomes a completely different bike. Read Full Review

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Join the KLR Cult and you will love it!

By Craig J(Owner), Jul. 5, 2010

I have been riding BMW's for over 30 years and still am a R1150RT rider. My last dual sport was a 2004 R1150GS Adventure. I decided to try a KLR for a change I found the GS too Heavy and the gearing to low to really through it around. Well I love my KLR! it is nimble, smooth and they make a ton of a... Read Full Review

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