Kawasaki KLX650 (KLX650R): review, history, specs
Class: enduro
Production: 1993-2001
Related: Kawasaki KLR650
| Models | ||
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| Kawasaki KLX650R
(KLX650-A) 1993-1995 (Europe, North America) |
Kawasaki KLX650R
(KLX650-D, B) 1996-2001 (Europe, North America, Australia) |
Kawasaki KLX650
(KLX650-C) 1993-1996 (Europe, North America) |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1993 | Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki KLX650R / KLX650
Code: KLX650-A1 / KLX650-C1 |
| 1994 | Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki KLX650R / KLX650
Code: KLX650-A2 / KLX650-C2 |
| 1995 | Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki KLX650R / KLX650
Code: KLX650-A3 / KLX650-C3 |
| 1996 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki KLX650R / KLX650
Code: KLX650-D1 (B1 – Australia) / KLX650-C4 |
| 1999 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki KLX650R
Code: KLX650-D4 (B2 – Australia) |
| 2001 | Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki KLX650R
Code: KLX650-D6 (B3 – Australia) |
Specifications
Kawasaki KLX650 (KLX650R): specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2215 mm / 87,2 in
2250 mm / 88,6 in – KLX650-C |
| Overall width | 925 mm / 36,4 in
900 mm / 35,4 in – KLX650-C | |
| Overall height | 1230 mm / 48,4 in
1190 mm / 46,8 in – KLX650-C | |
| Seat height | 950 mm / 37,4 in
885 mm / 34,8 in – KLX650-C | |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm / 58,6 in
1510 mm / 59,4 in – KLX650-C | |
| Ground clearance | 330 mm / 13,0 in
265 mm / 10,4 in – KLX650-C | |
| Dry weight | 127 kg / 280 lbs – KLX650-A
129 kg / 284 lbs – KLX650-D/B 153 kg / 337 lbs – KLX650-C | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 137 kg / 302 lbs – KLX650-A
139 kg / 306 lbs – KLX650-D/B 170 kg / 375 lbs – KLX650-C | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, semi double cradle, steel |
| Front suspension, travel | 43 mm inverted telescopic fork (adjustable compression damper), 300 mm / 11,8 in
43 mm inverted telescopic fork, 285 mm / 11,2 in – KLX650-C | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-Trak with monoshock (fully adjustable), 285 mm / 11,2 in – KLX650-A
Swingarm Uni-Trak with monoshock (fully adjustable), 272 mm / 10,7 in – KLX650-D,B Swingarm Uni-Trak with monoshock (adjustable 5-way spring pre-load), 260 mm / 10,2 in – KLX650-C | |
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 (51M)
90/90-21 (54S) – KLX650-C | |
| Rear tire size | 110/100-18 (64M)
130/80-17 (65S) – KLX650-C | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 8,0 l / 2,11 US gal – KLX650-A
11,6 l / 3,06 US gal – KLX650-D/B 12,0 l / 3,17 US gal – KLX650-C | |
| Trail | 122 mm / 4,8 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | ||
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 100,0 x 83,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 651 cm³ (39,7 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1
10.5:1 – KLX650-D/B | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves | |
| Max. power | 45,0 hp (33,0 kW) / 6500 rpm – KLX650-C
KLX650-A, D, B - not claimed | |
| Max. torque | 53,0 Nm (5,4 kg*m) / 5000 rpm – KLX650-C
KLX650-A, D, B - not claimed | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | ||
| Top speed | ||
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK40 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.272 | |
| Final reduction | 3.500
2.866 – KLX650-C | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.529 1.181 0.954 0.791 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | CDI |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 238W at 6000 rpm – KLX650-C | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-8Ah – KLX650-C
Kick – KLX650-A,B,D | |
Images
Kawasaki KLX650 (KLX650R): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki KLX650 (KLX650R): video.
Manuals
Kawasaki KLX650 (KLX650R): manuals, parts, microfiches.