2008 Kawasaki KLR 650

Kawasaki KLR 650
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General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki KLR 650
Year
2008
Category
Enduro / offroad
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
39.72 cubic inches (651.0 ccm)
Engine type
Single cylinder, 4 stroke
Power
36.1 horsepowers (26.9 kiloWatts) at 6200 RPM
Torque
32.71 pound-foot/lbf-ft (44.34 Nm / 4.52 kgf-m) at 5000 RPM
Compression
9.8:1
Bore x stroke
6.10 x 5.06 inches (100.0 x 83.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.70 litres/100 km, 21.3 km/l or 50.0 mpg
Top speed
149.7 kmh (93.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
28.0°
Trail
6.83 inches (112.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
12.24 inches (200.7 mm)
Rear suspension travel
11.31 inches (185.4 mm)
Front tyre
90/91-21
Rear tyre
130/80-17
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
17.09 inches (280.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
14.64 inches (240.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
387.0 pounds (175.5 kg)
Wet weight
428.0 pounds (194.1 kg)
Seat height
53.9 inches (883 mm)
Wheelbase
90.4 inches (1480 mm)
Overall length
140.0 inches (2295 mm)
Ground clearance
12.6 inches (205 mm)
Fuel capacity
6.10 gallons (23.1 litres)
Oil capacity
0.66 gallons (2.5 litres)

Further motorcycle information

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