Kawasaki KLX 650 (1995-96)

The Kawasaki KLX 650 is a single cylinder, 651 cc motorcycle manufactured in 1995-96. It features a liquid cooled, four-stroke engine with a 9.5:1 compression ratio, single 40mm Keihin CV carburetor, and CDI ignition. The bike has a kick start and produces a maximum power output of 48 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque output of 5.3 kgf-m at 5500 rpm. The KLX 650 has a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension is a Kayaba upside-down setup, while the rear suspension is a Kayaba single shock. The bike comes with single disc brakes both front and rear and has a seat height of 885 mm. The dry weight is 145 kg and the bike has a fuel capacity of 12 liters. On average, the KLX 650 is capable of achieving 19 km per liter fuel consumption. The bike has a 60-0 braking distance of 14.1 meters and a 100-0 braking distance of 42.03 meters. The standing quarter mile time is 13.7 seconds at a speed of 148.3 km/h, while the top speed is 161.2 km/h. The Kawasaki KLX 650 received a favorable road test review from Tuttomoto in 1995.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KLX 650

Year: 1995 – 96
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 100 x S3mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: Single 40mm Keihin CV carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Kayaba upside-down
Rear Suspension: Kayaba single shock
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Front Tyre: 90/90-21
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17
Seat Height: 885 mm / 34.8 in
Dry Weight: 145.0 kg / 319.7 lbs
Wet weight: 153 kg / 337 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Consumption Average: 19 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.1 m / 42.03m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.7 sec / 148.3 km/h
Top Speed: 161.2 km/h / 101 mph
Road Test: Tuttomoto 1995