| MODEL | KAWASAKI KLX 650R 1997 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 651 cc / 39.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | — |
| 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 | CDI |
| Induction | Single 40 mm Keihin CV carburetor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Kayaba upside-down |
| Rear Suspension | Kayaba single shock |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 885 mm / 34.8 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 145.0 kg / 319.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 153 kg / 337 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 19 km/l (road test average) |
| Top Speed | 161.2 km/h / 101 mph |
The KLX650R was built for riders who load their bike into a pickup to race or ride 100-mile enduros. The linked article describes a steel perimeter frame, a 2.1-gallon tank and KYB upside-down forks. Its spec table matches the KLX 650 range of the mid-1990s, with kick start and 48 hp from the 651 cc single.
