Kawasaki KLR650

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Kawasaki KLR650 History
1998 KLR650 in its environment the luggage is not standard
Producer	Kawasaki (Japan)
Production period	1987-current
Number produced	?
General characteristics
Length	2165 mm
Width	? mm
Height	? mm
Weight	176kg claimed, 402lbs fully loaded actual kg
Suspension	Telescoping fork, Uni-Trak swingarm
Engine
Power plant	Single Cylinder, Water Cooled, Four-Stroke, DOHC, 4 valves 44 hp (33 kW)
Displacement	651 ccm
Compression ratio	9.5 : 1
Capacity	6.1 U.S. gallons (23 L) 2.6 U.S. quarts (2.5 L)
Top speed	160kmh, 105mph km/h

The Kawasaki KLR650 is a dual-sport motorcycle intended for use on both paved and unpaved roads. It has been a long-standing model in Kawasaki's lineup, having been introduced in 1987 and remaining almost unchanged through the 2007 model. Kawasaki has announced that the 2008 model will be the first significant redesign of the KLR650.

The KLR650 motorcycle is heavier than specialized off-road dirt bikes, but it can handle most conditions when ridden carefully by a skilled rider. Its 4-stroke DOHC dual-counterbalanced, single-cylinder, water-cooled engine develops a claimed 44hp at the crank; typical measurements at the rear wheel are 35 horsepower. Typical fuel economy is 45 to 60 miles per U.S. gallon (3.9 to 4.7 L/100 km). It has a claimed 6.1 gallon (23 litre) fuel tank and a top speed of approximately 105 mph (160 km/h). This motorcycle is considered by many to be one of the best all-round motorcycles made, with legions of fans and websites for support & add-ons. The KLR is widely used as an inexpensive adventure/touring bike. The addition of luggage and personalized modifications (GPS, heated handgrips, larger windscreens) make it more functional on long trips.

KLRs have been ridden to the Arctic, across North and South America, and throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia, as well as on full global circumnavigation rides. Nicknames include "The Mule" and "The Tractor."^{[citation needed]}

Note: While advertised capacity is 6.1 Gallons, actual gas tank capacity is approximately 5.7 gallons including reserve. Ranges of 325 miles have been seen, including reserve.

[edit] Models

KLR650-A: model superseded KLR600 starting in 1987 and sold without major changes until the 2008 model in USA, Canada and Europe
KLR650-B or Tengai: was sold in the USA starting 1990 and in other countries for several years afterward
KLR650-C: A smaller dirt-oriented motorcycle carrying the KLX650 engine and upside-down front forks.
The U.S. Military have KLR650s modified by Hayes Diversified Technologies to burn military-spec fuels including diesel. All-new engines were designed to replace the 4-stroke gasoline engines. See HDT KLR650s

[edit] Specifications (2005 KLR650-A)

Specifications for 2005 U.S. Model
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Water Cooled, Four-Stroke, DOHC, 4 valves
Carburetion	Keihin CVK-40 constant velocity carburetor
Displacement	651 cc
Bore × Stroke	100 mm × 83 mm
Peak Power	44 bhp (33 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
Peak Torque	34 lbf·ft (46 N·m) @ 5,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	9.5 : 1
Fuel Capacity	6.1 U.S. gallons (23 L)
Oil Capacity	2.64 U.S. quarts (2.5 L)
Charging System Output	238 W @ 14 V
Seat Height	35.0 in. (88.9 cm)
Dry Weight	337 lb (176 kg) claimed, 402 lbs wet weight actual
GVWR	738 lb (330 kg)
Tires	Front: 90/90-21 in. Rear: 130/90-17 in.
Brakes	Front: 1 disc, 1 piston caliper; Rear: 1 disc, 1 piston caliper.
Final drive	520×106 links O-Ring Chain