Users' questions

Are KLR650 reliable?

Are KLR650 reliable?

There’s nothing quite so surprising as something utterly unremarkable. And so it is with the Kawasaki KLR 650 – it’s comfortable, grunty, quiet and reliable.

Is the KLR a good bike?

The KLR is great, I really don’t have any problems with the bike at all. It seems just as much at home plugging down logging roads as it does going down the highway at 65 mph while getting 55 mpg. I love my bike and look forward to many more years with it.

How much should I pay for a KLR 650?

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Suggested List Price Average Retail
Base Price $6,699 $6,945
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Total Price $6,699 $6,945

How much horsepower does a KLR 650 have?

40 horsepower
It features an updated 652 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces a quoted 40 horsepower and 39 lb-ft of peak torque. The power output figures are roughly the same as the last generation, but that’s no bad thing.

How many miles can a KLR 650 go on a tank of gas?

Prior to that it had a much smaller fairing that wasn’t half bad, either. Next, it has a 6.1-gallon fuel tank that can carry you as far as 300 miles.

Is Kawasaki bringing back the KLR650?

For 2022, Kawasaki welcomes the return of the widely popular and critically acclaimed all-new KLR®650 motorcycle to its lineup. The legendary dual-sport bike is back and better than ever, refined and ready to make new memories.

How many gears does a KLR650 have?

Make Model Kawasaki KLR 650
Max Torque 5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Gear Ratio 1st 2.266 (34/15) 2nd 1.444 (26/18) 3rd 1.136 (25/22) 4th 0.954 (21/22) 5th 0.791 (19/24)

How much weight can a KLR 650 carry?

~ 400 lbs.
The KLR650 is a very tall bike with a seat height of 35 inches and is not best suited for shorter riders. The KLR is not recommended for two-up riding. Carrying / Load Capacity: ~ 400 lbs. Curb Weight: 432 lbs.

When did the Kawasaki KLR 600 come out?

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What was the name of the 1984 Kawasaki KLR?

“It” was the KL600R, Kawasaki’s long-awaited entry in the Open-class dual-purpose sweepstakes.

What’s the top speed of a Kawasaki KLR?

The Kawasaki’s 97-mph top speed is 3 mph below that of the XT and 6 mph less than the Honda’s. A look at top-gear roll-ons is equally distressing. The KL takes 5 seconds to accelerate from 40 to 60 mph; Honda 4.3, the Yamaha 4.6.

What kind of Cams does a Kawasaki KLR have?

The Kawasaki has two cams, chain-driven from the crankshaft. The use of double overhead camshafts is usually reserved for high-revving engines, where the lighter valve gear yields less reciprocating mass compared with a single-cam design.

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