Kawasaki KLR650 (2022): review, history, specs
Class: dual sport
Production: 2022+
Predecessor: Kawasaki KLR650 (1987-2018)
| Models | ||
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| Kawasaki KLR650
(KL650G) 2022+ (North America) |
Kawasaki KLR650 Traveler
(KL650J) 2022+ (North America) |
Kawasaki KLR650 Adventure
(KL650H) 2022+ (North America) |
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| Models |
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| Kawasaki KLR650S
(KL650K/L/M) 2023+ (North America) |
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Kawasaki KLR650 Traveler:
- Top Case (optional One-key System)
- DC and USB Sockets
- ABS is standard
Kawasaki KLR650 Adventure:
- Side Cases (optional One-key System)
- Fog Lamps
- Frame Sliders
- Tank Pad
- DC and USB Sockets
- Special colors
- ABS is standard
Kawasaki KLR650 (2022+): electronic equipment
- ABS
- LED headlight
Kawasaki KLR650S:
- Lower seat height (815 mm / 32,1 in)
- Lower suspensions
- Comfort seat
History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2021 (MY 2022) | North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki KLR650 / Traveler / Adventure
Code: KL650GNFNN / KL650JNFNN / KL650HNFAN |
| 2023 | North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki KLR650 / Traveler / Adventure / S
Code: KL650GPFNN / KL650HPFAN / KL650LPFAN |
| 2024 | North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki KLR650 / Traveler / Adventure / S |
Specifications
Kawasaki KLR650 (2022+): specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2280 mm / 89,8 in
2255 mm / 88,8 in - KLR650S |
| Overall width | 970 mm / 38,2 in | |
| Overall height | 1465 mm / 57,7 in
1455 mm / 57,3 in – KLR650 Adventure 1430 mm / 56,3 in – KLR650S | |
| Seat height | 870 mm / 34,3 in
815 mm / 32,1 in - KLR650S | |
| Wheelbase | 1536 mm / 60,5 in
1514 mm / 59,6 in – KLR650S | |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm / 8,3 in
185 mm / 7,3 in – KLR650S | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 209 kg / 460,6 lbs – KLR650 / S
214 kg / 471,7 lbs – KLR650 Traveler 221 kg / 487,1 lbs – KLR650 Adventure | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, semi double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 200 mm / 7,9 in
41 mm telescopic fork, 170 mm / 6,7 in – KLR650S | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 185 mm / 7,3 in
Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 178 mm / 7,0 in – KLR650S | |
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 | |
| Rear tire size | 130/80-17 | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS) | |
| Fuel capacity | 23,0 l / 6,1 US gal | |
| Trail | 122 mm / 4,8 in
117 mm / 4,6 in – KLR650S | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,9 l / 100 km (48 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 100,0 x 83,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 652 cm³ (38,7 cu-in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves | |
| Max. power | 34,6 hp (25,4 kW) / 5900 rpm[2] - dyno test | |
| Max. torque | 53 Nm (5,5 kg*m) / 4500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | ||
| Top speed | ||
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | DFI (Digital Fuel Injection), 1x 40 mm |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.273 | |
| Final reduction | 2.867 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.444 1.136 0.955 0.792 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | CDI |
| Alternator | Three phase AC | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-8.4Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki KLR650 (2022+): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki KLR650 (2022+): video.