Kawasaki KLR650 (2006-07)

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The Kawasaki KLR650 is a motorcycle model produced in 2006-2007, with a 651 cc four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, and 4-valve engine. It has a liquid cooling system, 9.5:1 compression ratio, and Keihin CVK40 carburetor. The digital TCBI ignition and electric starting system provide a maximum power output of 48 hp/35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm and maximum torque of 5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm. The motorcycle comes with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive.

The frame of the KLR650 is made of a single downtube and fully cradle boxed section aluminum swingarm. Front and rear suspensions are managed by 38mm air-assisted Kayaba forks and a single Kayaba shock, respectively. The bike has a 230 mm/9.0 in wheel travel for both front and rear systems. The front brakes are single 230mm discs, and the rear brakes are single 204mm discs. It has a 90/90-21 front tire and a 130/80-17 rear tire, with a rake of 28 degrees and 111mm/4.4 in trail. The seat height is 889mm/35.0 in.

The dry weight of the bike is 153 kg/337.3 lbs with a fuel capacity of 23 liters/6.0 US gallons. The average consumption is 18.1 km/lit, and its braking distance is 13.7 m/40.0 m at 60-0/100-0 km/h. The standing 1/4 mile race can be covered in 14.2 sec with a maximum speed of 139.9 km/h. The KLR650 is capable of reaching a top speed of 163.5 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 650

Year: 2006 – 07


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 100 83 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: Keihin CVK40 carburetor
Ignition: Digital TCBI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 41.7 hp @ 7100 rpm
Max Torque: 5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.266 (34/15) 2nd 1.444 (26/18) 3rd 1.136 (25/22) 4th 0.954 (21/22) 5th 0.791 (19/24)
Frame: Single downtubes, fully cradle frame box section aluminium swingarm

Front Suspension: 38mm Air assisted Kayaba forks
Front Wheel Travel: 230 mm / 9.0 in
Rear Suspension: Single Kayaba shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 230 mm / 9.0 in
Front Brakes: Single 230mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 204mm disc
Front Tyre: 90/90 -21
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17
Rake: 28 degrees
Trail: 111 mm / 4.4 in
Seat Height: 889 mm / 35.0 in
Dry Weight: 153 kg / 337.3 lbs
Wet Weight: 189 kg / 416 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.1 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.7 m / 40.0 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.2 sec / 139.9 km/h
Top Speed: 163.5 km/h

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