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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} KLR650: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KL650A
|name            = Kawasaki KL650A KLR650
|image           =  
|photo           = klr650.jpg
|aka              = , KLR650
|aka              = KLR650
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =
|production      = 87-07
|production      = 1987 - 2007
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki KL600B]]
|predecessor      =  
|successor        = [[Kawasaki KL650E|KLR650 (E)]]
|successor        =  
|class            = Dual purpose
|class            =  
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|engine          = 650cc
|bore_stroke      = 100.0mm x 83.0mm
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      = 9.8:1
|compression      =  
|top_speed        = 93 mph (149 km/h)
|top_speed        =  
|power            = 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 4500RPM
|power            =  
|torque          = 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
|torque          =  
|fuel_system      = carburetor. [[keihin]] cvk40
|ignition        =  
|ignition        = electric cdi
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|DP9EA-9}} '87 , '88-07
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} <ref name="owners">{{cite book|title=2006 Kawasaki KLR650 owners manual|publisher=Kawasaki}}</ref><ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/ Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|battery          = {{battery|YB14L-A2}} '87 , '88-07
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '87 , '88-07<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/ Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|transmission    =
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|frame            =  
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|suspension      =
Clutch: wet multi-disc, cable operation <br>
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}} '87<br />{{tire|90/90-21}} '88-07
|rear_tire    = {{tire|}} '87<br />{{tire|130/80-17}} '88-07
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =  
|dry_weight      =  
|wet_weight      =  
|fuel_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity     =  
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}


|frame            =
The '''Kawasaki KL650A''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1987 to 2007.
|suspension      =Front: 41mm telescopic fork <br>
 
Rear: uni-trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping
{{Motorcycle | <!-- SCROLL DOWN TO EDIT THE ARTICLE -->
|brakes          =Front: single disc. two-piston calipers. <br>Rear: single disc. single piston
|         name=Kawasaki KLR650
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}} '87<br />{{tire|90/90-21}} '88-07
|        image=klr650.jpg
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/80-17}}
|     caption=1998 KLR650 in its environment<br>the luggage is not standard
|rake_trail      =
|     producer=[[Kawasaki motorcycles|Kawasaki]]
|wheelbase        = 58.31 inches (1481 mm)
|     country=Japan
|length          = 90.39 inches (2296 mm)
|       period=1987-current
|width            = 37.8 inches (960 mm)
|       number=?
|height          = 53.11 inches (1349 mm)
|       predecessor=none
|seat_height      = 35.0 inches (889 mm)
|       successor=[[Kawasaki KL650E|KLR650 (E)]]
|dry_weight       = 386.91 pounds (175.5 Kg)
|      length=2165
|wet_weight      = 196.0 kg
|       width=?
|fuel_capacity    = 6.1 Gallon (23.09 Liters)
|       height=?
|oil_capacity    = 2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
|       weight=176
|recommended_oil  = K-tech 10W-40
|   suspension=Telescoping fork, Uni-Trak swingarm
|oil_filter       = K&N KN-123
|      engine=Single Cylinder, Water Cooled, Four-Stroke, DOHC, 4 valves
|fuel_consumption = 4.70 liters/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
|           hp=44
|turning_radius  =
|           kW=33
|related          = [[Kawasaki KL250D]]
|           cc=651
|competition      = [[Suzuki DR650]], [[Aprilia Pegaso 650ie]], [[BMW F650]], [[Honda XR650L]]
| compression=9.5 : 1
|manuals          = [[:File:2006 Kawasaki KLR650 owners.pdf|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 owners manual]]
|         fuel=6.1 U.S. gallons (23 [[liter|L]])
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N KA-6589}} `87-18<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|         oil=2.6 U.S. quarts (2.5 L)
|final_drive= {{chain|520}} `87<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|       speed=160
|       sparkplug=DP8EA-9
|       battery=YB14L-A2
}}
}}
The '''[[Kawasaki]] KLR650''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1987 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (149 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 4500 RPM. 


==History==
 
 
The '''Kawasaki KLR650''' is a long standing model in [[Kawasaki motorcycles|Kawasaki]]'s lineup, as it was introduced in 1987 and is almost unchanged as of 2005.  The KLR is a dual-sport [[motorcycle]] intended for use on both paved and unpaved roads.  This motorcycle is heavier than specialized off-road dirt bikes, but it can handle most conditions when ridden carefully.  Its counterbalanced, single-cylinder, water-cooled engine develops 44 peak bhp and can maintain speeds in excess of 80 mph (130 km/h).  Typical fuel economy is 50 to 60 miles per U.S. gallon (3.9 to 4.7 L/100 km).  It has a 6.1 gallon (23 litre) fuel tank and a top speed of over 100 mph (160 km/h).  This motorcycle is commonly described as being useful for all types of motorcycling, without being particularly good at any of them.  Many owners regard the KLR as an inexpensive touring bike, adding saddle bags and modifications to make it more comfortable on long trips.
The '''Kawasaki KLR650''' is a long standing model in [[Kawasaki motorcycles|Kawasaki]]'s lineup, as it was introduced in 1987 and is almost unchanged as of 2005.  The KLR is a dual-sport [[motorcycle]] intended for use on both paved and unpaved roads.  This motorcycle is heavier than specialized off-road dirt bikes, but it can handle most conditions when ridden carefully.  Its counterbalanced, single-cylinder, water-cooled engine develops 44 peak bhp and can maintain speeds in excess of 80 mph (130 km/h).  Typical fuel economy is 50 to 60 miles per U.S. gallon (3.9 to 4.7 L/100 km).  It has a 6.1 gallon (23 litre) fuel tank and a top speed of over 100 mph (160 km/h).  This motorcycle is commonly described as being useful for all types of motorcycling, without being particularly good at any of them.  Many owners regard the KLR as an inexpensive touring bike, adding saddle bags and modifications to make it more comfortable on long trips.


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==Models==
==Models==
* '''KLR650-A''': model currently sold in the USA and Canada
* '''KLR650-A''': model currently sold in the USA and Canada
* '''[[Kawasaki KL650B|KLR650-B]]''' or '''Tengai''': was sold in the USA in 1990 and other countries for several years afterward
* '''KLR650-B''' or '''Tengai''': was sold in the USA in 1990 and other countries for several years afterward
* '''[[Kawasaki KL650C|KLR650-C]]''': sold primarily outside of the USA and Canada (major differences include brakes, forks, subframe, and fuel tank)
* '''KLR650-C''': sold primarily outside of the USA and Canada (major differences include brakes, forks, subframe, and fuel tank)
* '''[[Kawasaki KL650E|KLR650-E]]''': Major body style and functional upgrade.
* '''[[Kawasaki KL650E|KLR650-E]]''': Major body style and functional upgrade.
* A special diesel version of the KLR650 is supplied to the United States Marine Corps.
* A special diesel version of the KLR650 is supplied to the United States Marine Corps.
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 100.0mm [[bore]] x 83.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 651.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, cable operation. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 90/90-21 front [[tire]] and a 130/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. two-piston calipers. in the front and a single disc. single [[piston]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  41mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a uni-trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping. The KLR650 was fitted with a 6.1 Gallon (23.09 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 386.91 pounds (175.5 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.31 inches (1481 mm) long. 


==Specifications (2005 KLR650-A)==
==Specifications (2005 KLR650-A)==
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==1987 KL650-A1==
==1987 KL650-A1==
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[[Image:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650 A1]]
File:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650 A1
[[Image:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1-White-9751-0.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650-A1 in White]]
File:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1-White-9751-0.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650-A1 in White
[[Image:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1-White-9751-4.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650-A1 in White]]
File:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1-White-9751-4.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650-A1 in White
[[Image:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1-White-9751-5.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650-A1 in White]]
File:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1-White-9751-5.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650-A1 in White
[[Image:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1-White-9751-6.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650-A1 in White]]
File:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1-White-9751-6.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650-A1 in White
[[Image:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1-White-9751-7.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650-A1 in White]]
File:1987-Kawasaki-KL650-A1-White-9751-7.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki KL650-A1 in White
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*(G) 99923-1179-01
*(G) 99923-1179-01
*SM NO.: 99924-1080-51 & 99424-1050-01
*SM NO.: 99924-1080-51 & 99424-1050-01


==1988 KL650-A2==
==1988 KL650-A2==
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==1989 KL650-A3==
==1989 KL650-A3==
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[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-A3.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KL650 A3]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-A3.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KL650 A3
[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-0.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-0.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650
[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-1.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-1.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650
[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-2.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-2.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650
[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-3.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-3.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650
[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-4.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-4.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650
[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-5.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-5.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650
[[Image:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-6.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650]]
File:1989-Kawasaki-KL650-6.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Kawasaki KLR650
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*4-stroke, 1 cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
*4-stroke, 1 cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
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==1998 KL650-A12==
==1998 KL650-A12==
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[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KL650-A12.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KL650 A12]]
File:1998-Kawasaki-KL650-A12.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KL650 A12
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue]]
File:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue]]
File:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue]]
File:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue]]
File:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue]]
File:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-5.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue]]
File:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-5.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-6.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue]]
File:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-6.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-7.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue]]
File:1998-Kawasaki-KLR650-Blue-1293-7.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue
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==2001 KL650-A15==
==2001 KL650-A15==
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[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2001-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2001-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2001-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KLR650-Green-3083-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2001-Kawasaki-KLR650-Green-3083-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KLR650-Green-3083-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2001-Kawasaki-KLR650-Green-3083-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KLR650-Green-3083-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2001-Kawasaki-KLR650-Green-3083-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
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*4-stroke, 1-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
*4-stroke, 1-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
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==2004==
==2004==
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[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-KLR650-Red-8386-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red]]
File:2004-Kawasaki-KLR650-Red-8386-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-KLR650-Red-8386-1.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red]]
File:2004-Kawasaki-KLR650-Red-8386-1.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-KLR650-Red-8386-2.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red]]
File:2004-Kawasaki-KLR650-Red-8386-2.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-KLR650-Red-8386-3.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red]]
File:2004-Kawasaki-KLR650-Red-8386-3.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red
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==2005==
==2005==
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[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-A19-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-A19-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-A19-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-A19-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-a19-RedBlack14-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red/Black]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-a19-RedBlack14-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red/Black
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-a19-RedBlack14-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red/Black]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-a19-RedBlack14-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red/Black
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-a19-RedBlack14-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red/Black]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-a19-RedBlack14-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red/Black
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-a19-RedBlack14-3.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red/Black]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-KL650-a19-RedBlack14-3.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki KLR650 (KL650-A19) in Red/Black
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==2006 KL650-A6F==
==2006 KL650-A6F==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-A6F-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red]]
File:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-A6F-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-A6F-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-A6F-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-A6F-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-A6F-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-A6F-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-A6F-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-A6F-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green]]
File:2006-Kawasaki-KL650-A6F-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green
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==2007==
==2007==
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[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-in-black.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in black]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-in-black.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in black
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-in-Black-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black left side]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-in-Black-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black left side
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-in-Black-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black right side]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-in-Black-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black right side
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-Black-1295-0.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-Black-1295-0.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-Black-1295-1.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-Black-1295-1.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-Black-1295-2.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-Black-1295-2.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-Black-1295-3.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black]]
File:2007-Kawasaki-KLR650-Black-1295-3.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black
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==1987 - 1990 Kawasaki KLR 650==
[[File:kawasaki-klr650-1987-1990-4.jpg|600px|1987 - 1990 Kawasaki KLR 650]]
[[File:kawasaki-klr650-1987-1990-3.jpg|600px|1987 - 1990 Kawasaki KLR 650]]
[[File:kawasaki-klr650-1987-1990-2.jpg|600px|1987 - 1990 Kawasaki KLR 650]]
[[File:kawasaki-klr650-1987-1990-1.jpg|600px|1987 - 1990 Kawasaki KLR 650]]
[[File:kawasaki-klr650-1987-1990-0.jpg|600px|1987 - 1990 Kawasaki KLR 650]]
 
The Kawasaki KLR 650's suspension is soft and, typical of most trail-style motorcycles, colossal fork dive buggers up the braking. It’s nothing that can’t be assuaged with some stiffer fork springs and/or thicker oil, but fundamentally the suspension/braking package is budget that works better off-road. The Kawasaki KLR650's rear brake’s not quite ineffectual. The KLR 650 underplays its hand as a round-the-world contender with no centrestand, fixed rubber blocks on the footpegs and no official hard luggage. All of which can be fixed on the aftermarket thankfully along with colossal 30 litre tanks. The Kawasaki KLR 650's charging system is a bit weedy, throwing out around 12 amps, which will limit your ability to plumb in heated vests and a GPS.


 
==2008 KLR650==
==2008 Kawasaki KLR 650==
[[Image:2008-KAWASAKI-KLR650-BLUESILVER.jpg|left|thumb|2008 KAWASAKI KLR650 in Blue/Silver]]
 
[[Image:2008-Kawasaki-KLR650-in-red.jpg|left|thumb|2008 Kawasaki KLR650 in red]]
[[File:kawasaki-klr650-2008-2008-3.jpg|600px|2008 Kawasaki KLR 650]]
[[Image:2008-Kawasaki-KLR650-in-Blue-luggage-rack.jpg|left|thumb|2008 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue luggage rack]]
[[File:kawasaki-klr650-2008-2008-2.jpg|600px|2008 Kawasaki KLR 650]]
[[Image:2008_klr650_blue.jpg|left|thumb|2008 KLR650 blue]]
[[File:kawasaki-klr650-2008-2008-1.jpg|600px|2008 Kawasaki KLR 650]]
[[Image:2008_klr650_green.jpg|left|thumb|2008 KLR650 green]]
[[File:kawasaki-klr650-2008-2008-0.jpg|600px|2008 Kawasaki KLR 650]]
[[Image:2008_klr650_red.jpg|left|thumb|2008 KLR650 red]]<br style="clear: left"/>
 
It wasn’t a dirt bike and had been around so long it was like wallpaper in the Kawasaki line. The KLR is widely used as an inexpensive adventure/touring bike. The addition of luggage and personalized modifications (GPS, heated hand grips, larger windscreens) make it more functional on long trips. The KLR 650 motor, already renowned for being rugged, reliable and powerful, is now even better. There’s improved throttle response from revised ignition mapping, and revised cam timing improved high-rpm performance. A redesigned cylinder head boasts new intake porting for greater low-end torque and quicker throttle response in city traffic, as well as improved top end p speed cruising on the open road.
 
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*Front suspension travel reduced from 9.1 to 7.9 in
*Redesigned UNI-TRAK® linkage reduces sag and reduces travel from 8.1 to 7.3 in
*New 280mm petal-style front brake rotor
*New rear brake calliper
*Larger rear luggage rack that’s 3.5 in. longer and 5.1 in. wider
*Revised seat design and new urethane foam for greater long-distance comfort
*Improved throttle response from a new throttle position sensor
*Redesigned cylinder head /w new intake porting for greater low-end torque
*[[Media:2008-Kawasaki-KL650E8F-Spec-sheet.pdf|2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F Spec Sheet]]


==External links==
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