| MODEL | KAWASAKI KLR 650S / ABS 2023 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 652 cc / 39.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 38.5 hp / 28.7 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 51.5 Nm / 39.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | DFI with 40 mm throttle body |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication (wet sump) |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular, semi-double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, 170 mm / 6.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload, 180 mm / 7.0 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2256 mm / 88.8 in |
| Overall Width | 970 mm / 38.2 in |
| Overall Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in (screen high) |
| Seat Height | 815 mm / 32.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm / 7.3 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 207 kg / 456.2 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 litres / 6.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The KLR 650S is a 2023 variant of the third-generation 652 cc KLR, with a lower seat and less suspension travel than the standard bike. Compared with the standard bike it has a slimmer seat and shorter footpegs with higher handgrips, and the page gives a seat height of 815 mm against 871 mm for the standard bike. ABS is an option on this version.
