| MODEL | KAWASAKI KLR 650 1989 - 1990 |
| Year | 1989 - 1990 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 651 cc / 39.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital TCBI |
| Induction | Keihin CVK40 carburetor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single downtubes, fully cradle frame, box section aluminium swingarm |
| Front Suspension | 38mm air-assisted Kayaba forks (230 mm / 9.0 in travel) |
| Rear Suspension | Single Kayaba shock (230 mm / 9.0 in travel) |
| Front Brakes | Single 230mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 204mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 889 mm / 35.0 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 153 kg / 337.3 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 189 kg / 416 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.1 km/l (average) |
| Top Speed | 163.5 km/h / 101.6 mph |
The first-generation KLR 650 was a long-running single-cylinder dual-purpose bike built for trail riding and touring, with a DOHC four-valve engine and 230 mm of suspension travel. This 1989-90 entry is a standard road-legal version of that design. Its spec page lists max power twice (48 hp at 6500 rpm and 41.7 hp at 7100 rpm); the 48 hp figure is used here.
