2008 KLR650
September 23, 2006
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For 2008 the Kawasaki KLR650 has received many updates aimed at continuing its tradition as being the most reliable and touring ready dual sport on the road. It includes new front and rear suspension that both reduce the wheel travel (possibly a negative for the adventure minded rider). It also features a new petal style front rotor for increased heat dissipation, and resistance to warping. To improve upon its touring abilities Kawasaki lengthened the luggage rack 3.5 inches, added all new body work with a taller windscreen. It now features high output headlights, and the time tested engine has been updated with a throttle position sensor, revised ignition mapping and cam timing, as well as a revised cylinder head. It will come in three colors: Galaxy Silver/Blue, Galaxy Silver/Sunbeam Red, and Galaxy Silver/Candy Lime Green.
Read about older KLR’s and add more information as it comes about the 2008 KLR650 here in the Motorcycle Wiki. Also view Kawasaki’s official 2008 KLR650 Spec sheet.
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