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2018 Kawasaki KLR™ 650

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2018 Kawasaki KLR™ 650

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2018 Kawasaki KLR™ 650 Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  On-Off Road
BASE MSRP(US)  $6,699.00
Dealers Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Finance
Engine:  
Engine Type  Single-Cylinder
Cylinders  1
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
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  9.8:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Carburetion Brand  Keihin
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  1
Carburetor Size (mm)  40
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Speed Governor  No
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Overdrive  Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Tube / Tubeless  Tubed
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:  
Front Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11 / 280
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  9.4 / 240
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)  7.9 / 200.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  7.3 / 185.4
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Brand Name  UNI-TRAK®
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.53
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
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  6.4
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  432 / 196
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5.8 / 22
Performance  Standard
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  35 / 889
Number Of Seats  2
Backrest Logo Plate  No
Lumbar Adjustment  No
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Detachable  No
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Engine Case Guard  Yes
Fork Guards  No
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  Yes
Brush Guard  No
Exhaust Guard  Yes
Light Guard  No
Exterior Covers  Standard
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Pocket  No
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Upper Fairing  Standard
Skid Plate  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Destination Charge  370
Battery Warranty (Months)  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  On-Off Road
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2014
Parent Company  Kawasaki
Display Name  KLR™650
Photo Gallery  Standard
Audio & Communication:  
Satellite  No
Number Of Speakers  0
Number Of Discs  0
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Decal Kit  Standard
Glass:  
Folding  Yes
Windshield Lowers  No
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  Yes
Height  Mid
Storage:  
Number Of Side Cases  0
Rear Rack  Standard
Number Of Cupholders  0
Helmet Locks  Standard
Camouflage Trim  No
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Convenience:  
Adjustable  No
Handlebar Lock  Standard

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