Kawasaki KLR 650 (2016-17)

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The Kawasaki KLR 650 is a 2016-17 model motorcycle with a four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, and 4 valves per cylinder engine. It has a capacity of 651 cc and a bore x stroke of 100 x 83 mm. It is a liquid cooled bike with a compression ratio of 9.8:1 and Keihin CVK40 induction. The engine uses semi-synthetic, 10W/40 oil and NGK DPR 8EA/9 spark plugs. It has an electric starting system and a wet multi-disc, cable operated clutch. The bike is equipped with a five-speed transmission and sealed chain final drive. The frame is made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel, and the bike features a 41mm air-adjustable fork front suspension and a UNI-TRAK (R) linkage 5-way preload shock absorber rear suspension. The front brake is a single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper. The bike has a front tyre size of 90/90-21 and a rear tyre size of 130/80-17. It has a length of 2295mm, a width of 960mm, and a height of 1350mm, with a wheelbase of 1480mm. The ground clearance is 210mm, and the seat height is 889mm. The bike has a wet weight of 194kg and a fuel capacity of 23 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 650

Year: 2016 – 17


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 83 mm.
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Induction: Keihin CVK40
Lubrication: Forced lubrication (wet sump)
Engine Oil: Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Spark Plug: NGK, DPR 8EA/9
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, cable operation
Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Sealed Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio: 2.272 / 75/33
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)
Final Reduction Ratio: 2.867 (43/15)
Frame: Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension: 41mm Air-adjustable forks,
Front Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.8 in
Rear Suspension: UNI-TRAK (R) linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel: 185 mm / 7.2 in
Front Brakes: Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 90/90 -21
Rear Tyre: 130/80 -17
Rake: 28.0 degrees
Trail: 112 mm / 4.4 in
Dimensions: Length 2295 mm / 90.4 in Width 960 mm / 37.8 in Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in
Wheelbase: 1480 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance: 210 mm / 8.3 in
Seat Height: 889 mm / 35 in
Wet Weight: 194 kg / 432 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal.

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