2011 Kawasaki KLR 650

2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2011
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
KLR 650
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Price
Standard
MSRP
$6,149
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
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 Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Bore (mm/in)
100 / 3.94
Stroke (in/mm)
3.27 / 83
Displacement (cc/ci)
651 / 39.7
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
90.4 / 2296.2
Width (in/mm)
37.8 / 960.1
Height (in/mm)
53.1 / 1348.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
8.3 / 210.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
432 / 196
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.8 / 22
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Skid Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.9 / 200.7
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.3 / 185.4
Wheels
Standard
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/90 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/80 R17
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11 / 280
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
35 / 889
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Fork Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
Optional
Lockable Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
Yes
Height
Mid
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Satellite
No
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Poor manufacture backing
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 20, 2014

    With only 8300 mile on my klr the engine began to rattle and lost power. I took a look at the motor before taking it to a local dealer and discovered the valve cover came loose, whereby leaking the oil. Kawasaki did not stand by the warranty, however, they did pay for the parts. I argued that the ...

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  • What a bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 20, 2012

    I have owned several types of bikes. Cruisers, sport, sport touring and finally the KLR. Overall I love the klr. The seat could use a rethink. There is enough power to get me where I'm want to go. Does use some oil at highway speeds but its a thumper and they all do it. There are more than enough ...

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  • Best all around bike for the money
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 19, 2011

    I've had 20 bikes in the last 15 years (still have 6) from sport bikes to cruisers to enduros. While I love my bmws and my victory vision, the klr 650 is the most complete bike and the best on/off road bike I have ever ridden. For the money their is no better bike on the planet. 75-80 on highway ...

    Mark Hoyle Dallas TX

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