| MODEL | KAWASAKI KLR 650 2008 - 2009 |
| Year | 2008 - 2009 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 651 cc / 39.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | Keihin CVK40 carburetor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication (wet sump) |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, round-section high-tensile steel tube |
| Front Suspension | 41mm air-adjustable forks, 200 mm / 7.8 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | UNI-TRAK linkage, 5-way preload shock with 4-way rebound damping, 185 mm / 7.2 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 280mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 203mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2295 mm / 90.4 in |
| Overall Width | 960 mm / 37.8 in |
| Overall Height | 1350 mm / 53.1 in |
| Seat Height | 889 mm / 35 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm / 8.3 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 194 kg / 432 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 -17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The second-generation KLR 650, introduced in 2008 with new bodywork and instrument panel, 41 mm air-adjustable forks, UNI-TRAK rear suspension and a higher compression engine. Wikipedia describes the changes as mainly comfort and quality-of-life improvements rather than performance upgrades. Wet weight is 194 kg / 432 lbs.
