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Year
2019
Year
2024
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® S ABS Café
Display Name
KLR® 650 ABS
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2016
Introduction Year
2022
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$8,099
MSRP
$7,199
Destination Charge
370
Destination Charge
450
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
6600
Torque RPM
4500
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
No
Torque (Nm)
62.8
Torque (Nm)
53
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Bore (mm/in)
100 / 3.94
Stroke (in/mm)
2.36 / 60
Stroke (in/mm)
3.27 / 83
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
Displacement (cc/ci)
652 / 39.8
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
90.9 / 2308.9
Length (in/mm)
89.8 / 2281
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 878.8
Width (in/mm)
38.2 / 970.3
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1099.8
Height (in/mm)
57.7 / 1465.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62 / 1574.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
60.6 / 1539.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
8.3 / 210.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
502.7 / 228
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
460.6 / 209
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.1 / 23
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
No
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Pocket
No
Pocket
No
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.9 / 200.7
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.1 / 78.7
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.3 / 185.4
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 59H
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/90 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 69H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/80 R17
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
Nissin
Brake Brand Name
-
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.4 / 240
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable
No
Detachable
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Seat Height (in/mm)
34.3 / 871.2
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
Standard
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Camouflage Trim
No
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Hard Side Cases
-
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Passing Lamps
-
Passing Lamps
Optional
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
Mid
Height
High
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Optional
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Satellite
No
Satellite
No
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Side Case Mount
Optional
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
-
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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