| MODEL | KAWASAKI KLE 650 / SE 2027 |
| Year | 2027 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (page body text says 8 valves) |
| Displacement / Capacity | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 83 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 52 kW / 70 hp @ 8,600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 56.9 Nm / 42 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Induction | DFI with 2 x 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed, return shift |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm USD telescopic fork (KYB), 210 mm / 8.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, 195.5 mm / 7.7 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 300 mm disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230 mm disc, dual-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2301 mm / 90.6 in |
| Overall Width | 980 mm / 38.6 in (SE) |
| Overall Height | 1460-1509 mm / 57.5-59.4 in (SE) |
| Seat Height | 871 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1554 mm / 61.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm / 7.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423 lb (SE) |
| Wet Weight | 212 kg / 467 lb (SE) |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour, 21 in spoked tube-type |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-17 Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour, 17 in spoked tube-type |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The KLE 650 is an adventure-touring middleweight with a rally-inspired look. It uses a 649 cc parallel twin in a trellis frame, with long-travel suspension, 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels, and standard ABS and traction control. The SE adds a quickshifter, TFT display, taller screen, aluminium bar and skid plate, and tubeless wheels.
