Kawasaki · Dual-sport

Kawasaki KLR650 specifications, dimensions and price

Kawasaki · Dual-sport

The Kawasaki KLR650 is Kawasaki's 652cc dual-sport single, rated at 40 hp and 39.1 lb-ft with a five-speed gearbox, a wet multi-disc manual clutch and a 6.1 gal tank. It has 8.3 in of ground clearance and 7.9 in of front travel, and costs $6,999 plus $685 destination.

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Kawasaki KLR650

Kawasaki KLR650
Specification	Value
Model year	2026
Class	Dual-sport
Engine	4-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC
Displacement	652cc
Bore x stroke	100.0x83.0mm
Compression ratio	9.8:1
Transmission	5-speed, return shift with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final drive	Sealed chain
Front suspension	41mm telescopic fork/ 7.9 in
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension travel	8.0 in
Front brake	Single 300mm disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS)
Rear brake	Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)
Front tire	90/90-21
Rear tire	130/80-17
Seat height	34.3 in
Wet weight (curb, non-ABS)	456.2 lb
Wheelbase	60.6 in
Rake (caster angle)	30.0°
Trail	4.8 in
Fuel capacity	6.1 gal
Ground clearance	8.3 in
Maximum horsepower	40 hp
Maximum horsepower (at rpm)	6,000 rpm
Maximum torque	39.1 lb-ft
Maximum torque (at rpm)	4,500 rpm
Ignition	CDI
Frame	Tubular, semi-double cradle
Electronic rider aids	Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Estimated dry weight (dry, non-ABS)	412.1 lb
Starting MSRP	$6,999
Destination charge	$685

What guides say

Total Motorcycle says the KLR650's proven engine design produces a flat power curve that lets riders navigate trails and cruise at freeway speeds effortlessly, that a fuel-injected 652cc single powers this dual-purpose legend on a recently redesigned high-tensile double-cradle frame, and that frame revisions give composed handling.

The same source adds that the rubber-mounted handlebar and footpegs and rubber dampers under the seat manage vibration for ride comfort. Motocross Hideout gives the 2022 Gen 3 changes: fuel injection, ABS, an LED headlight, stiffer suspension, a larger front brake rotor, an LCD dashboard, an integrated non-removable rear subframe and three model options, with more weight.

Its main complaint is that this 650cc engine has only a 5-speed transmission.

The KLR has the largest tank of the Kawasaki dual-sports. The 6.1 gal tank gives touring range, the seat is 34.3 in. The bike weighs 456.2 lb at the curb with ABS off and 412.1 lb dry.

The 41 mm fork has 7.9 in of travel, the Uni-Trak rear shock has 8.0 in with adjustable rebound and preload, the wheelbase is 60.6 in and the rake is 30.0 degrees. Tires are 90/90-21 and 130/80-17, the front brake is a 300 mm disc with a two-piston caliper and ABS. The engine is a 100.0 x 83.0 mm single with 9.8:1 compression.

KLR650 or a lighter dual-sport

At $6,999 it is $300 below Suzuki's DR650S at $7,299. But weighs 90 lb more (456.2 lb against 366 lb). KTM's 390 Enduro R is $6,049 with a smaller engine and a 2.38 gal tank against the KLR's 6.1 gal.

The KLR is the long-distance, low-stress, heavy dual-sport. The lighter bikes are for technical trails. If you plan to carry luggage across the country, the 6.1 gal tank is the reason to choose it.

Range and load capacity

The Uni-Trak shock adjusts for spring preload and rebound damping, which lets you set it for luggage. At 456.2 lb curb weight without ABS the bike is heavy off-road, so a rider planning gravel touring should try picking it up before buying. Compare its $6,999 price with the $7,299 Suzuki DR650S, which is 90 lb lighter at 366 lb.

KLR650 against the DR650S and 390 Enduro R

Suzuki's DR650S is the classic rival, and KTM's 390 Enduro R is the modern light option.

Kawasaki KLR650 — specification reference

The 6.1 gal tank is the KLR650's headline for touring, because it gives long gaps between fuel stops. The five-speed gearbox is the complaint, and 40 hp is modest. So a loaded bike will feel it on grades. The Uni-Trak shock adjusts for spring preload and rebound damping, which lets you set it for luggage.

At 456.2 lb curb weight without ABS the bike is heavy off-road, so a rider planning gravel touring should try picking it up before buying. Compare its $6,999 price with the $7,299 Suzuki DR650S, which is 90 lb lighter at 366 lb.

Model-year range: 2025–2026
Compared editions: 2
Specification entries: 27
Entries that differ: 0

Kawasaki rates the 652cc single at 40 hp at 6,000 rpm and 39.1 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm, with a five-speed gearbox.

Motocross Hideout lists fuel injection, ABS, LED headlight, stiffer suspension, a larger front brake rotor, an LCD dash and an integrated rear subframe, at the cost of more weight.