Kawasaki KLR 600 (1988)

The Kawasaki KLR 600 was a single-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle produced in 1988 with a DOHC engine and 564cc capacity. The bike had liquid cooling, a Keihin CV carburetor, and a CDI ignition. It could produce up to 42 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 4.7 kgf-m of torque at 5500 rpm. The transmission was a five-speed, and the final drive was chain-driven. The KLR 600 had air-assisted forks on the front suspension and a single shock on the rear. It weighed 134 kg dry and 163 kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 11.5 litres. The average fuel consumption was 46 mpg. In performance tests, the KLR 600 had a standing quarter-mile time of 14.2 seconds and could reach a top speed of 157 km/h. The motorcycle was tested by Motosprint Group in 1990.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 600

Year: 1988 –


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

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