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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KL650E KLR650
|name            = '''Kawasaki KL650E KLR650'''
|photo            = Kawasaki-klr650-2012-2012-2.jpg
|photo            = klr650.jpg
|aka              = KLR650
|aka              = KLR650
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 2008 - 2019
|production      = 2009 - 2019
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki KL650A]]
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki KL650A]]
|successor        =  
|successor        =  
|class            = Dual purpose
|class            = [[Dual sport]]
|engine          = 651[[cc]] single cylinder, [[four-stroke]], [[liquid-cooled]]
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 100.0mm x 83.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 100.0mm x 83.0mm
|compression      = 9.8:1
|compression      = 9.8:1
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|fuel_system      = carburetor. [[keihin]] cvk40
|fuel_system      = carburetor. [[keihin]] cvk40
|ignition        = electric cdi
|ignition        = electric cdi
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} <ref name="owners">{{cite book|title=2015 Kawasaki KLR650 owners manual|publisher=Kawasaki}}</ref>
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}}
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '87 , '88-07
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '87 , '88-07
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
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|wet_weight      = 196.0 kg
|wet_weight      = 196.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 6.1 Gallon (23.09 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 6.1 Gallon (23.09 Liters)
|oil_capacity    = 2.1 L (2.2 US qt) <ref name="owners" />
|oil_capacity    = 2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
|recommended_oil  = K-tech 10W-40
|recommended_oil  = K-tech 10W-40
|oil_filter      = K&N KN-123
|oil_filter      = K&N KN-123
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|related          = [[Kawasaki KL250D]]
|related          = [[Kawasaki KL250D]]
|competition      = [[Suzuki DR650]], [[Aprilia Pegaso 650ie]], [[BMW F650]], [[Honda XR650L]]  
|competition      = [[Suzuki DR650]], [[Aprilia Pegaso 650ie]], [[BMW F650]], [[Honda XR650L]]  
|manuals          = [[:File:2014 Kawasaki KLR650 owners manual.pdf]]<br />[[:File:2015 Kawasaki KLR650 owners.pdf|2015 Kawasaki KLR650 owners manual]]
}}
}}
The '''[[Kawasaki]] KLR650''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1987 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (149 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 4500 RPM.
The '''[[Kawasaki]] KLR650''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1987 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (149 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 4500 RPM.
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==2008 KLR650==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:2008-KAWASAKI-KLR650-BLUESILVER.jpg|left|thumb|2008 KAWASAKI KLR650 in Blue/Silver
File:2008-Kawasaki-KLR650-in-red.jpg|left|thumb|2008 Kawasaki KLR650 in red
File:2008-Kawasaki-KLR650-in-Blue-luggage-rack.jpg|left|thumb|2008 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue luggage rack
File:2008_klr650_blue.jpg|left|thumb|2008 KLR650 blue
File:2008_klr650_green.jpg|left|thumb|2008 KLR650 green
File:2008_klr650_red.jpg|left|thumb|2008 KLR650 red
</gallery>
*Front suspension travel reduced from 9.1 to 7.9 in
*Redesigned UNI-TRAK® linkage reduces sag and reduces travel from 8.1 to 7.3 in
*New 280mm petal-style front brake rotor
*New rear brake caliper
*Larger rear luggage rack that’s 3.5 in. longer and 5.1 in. wider
*Revised seat design and new urethane foam for greater long-distance comfort
*Improved throttle response from a new throttle position sensor
*Redesigned cylinder head /w new intake porting for greater low-end torque
*[[Media:2008-Kawasaki-KL650E8F-Spec-sheet.pdf|2008 Kawasaki KL650E8F Spec Sheet]]


==2009 - 2017 Kawasaki KLR 650==
==2009 - 2017 Kawasaki KLR 650==
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The new Kawasaki KLR 650 is a dual-purpose bike, the bikes from which adventure bikes were spawned. If adventure bikes are dual-purpose tourers, then the KLR 650 is a dual-purpose go for a ride, and let it take you somewhere fun bike. Not a full-fledged tourer, but as on-road/off-road capable as a dual-purpose bike can be.
The new Kawasaki KLR 650 is a dual-purpose bike, the bikes from which adventure bikes were spawned. If adventure bikes are dual-purpose tourers, then the KLR 650 is a dual-purpose go for a ride, and let it take you somewhere fun bike. Not a full-fledged tourer, but as on-road/off-road capable as a dual-purpose bike can be.


==References==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KL650A]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KL650A]]

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