The Kawasaki KLR 600 was a popular motorcycle produced between 1986 and 1987. It boasted a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC engine with a 564cc capacity capable of producing 42 horsepower and 4.7 kgf-m of torque. It had a 5-speed transmission and was started by kick. The bike’s front suspension consisted of air-assisted forks, and the rear was supported by a single shock with a rear wheel travel of 221mm. Front brakes were a single 220mm disc, and the rear brakes were drum. Dry weight was set at 134 kg or 295.5 lbs, while the wet weight was 163 kg or 359.4 lbs. Fuel capacity was 11.5 liters or 3.0 US gallons, with an average consumption of 46 mpg. The bike’s top speed was 157 km/h, and it could go from 0 to 60 in 14.2 seconds with a quarter-mile standing time of 88.5 mph. The KLR 600 received positive reviews from the Motosprint Group Test in 1990.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 600
| Year | 1986 – 87 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 564 cc / 34.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 96 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Induction | 40mm Keihin CV carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 42 hp / 30.7 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 4.7 kgf-m / 33.9 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 228 mm / 8.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 221 mm / 8.7 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 220mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 5.10-17 |
| Dry Weight | 134 kg / 295.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 163 kg / 359.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 46 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | –/ 36 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.2 sec / 88.5 mph |
| Top Speed | 157 km/h / 97.5 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint Group Test 1990 |
