Kawasaki KLR 600 (1986-87)

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.

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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