Data sheet

Dimensions & weights

Wet weight: 206.9 kg
Seat height: 890 mm
Ground clearance: 211 mm
Wheelbase: 1540 mm
Suspension travel: 200 / 185 mm

Engine & drivetrain

Engine: 652 cc · 652cc 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, single cylinder
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Output: 40 hp · 52 Nm
Transmission: 5-speed, return shift, wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final drive: Chain
Fuelling: Electronic fuel injection

Fuel & range

Fuel capacity: 23 L
Real world range: 360 km

Electronics & rider aids

Ride modes: None
Cruise control: No
Traction control: No
ABS: Yes
Heated grips: No
Heated seat: No

Service intervals

Service interval: 12,000 km / 12 months
Valve check: 15,000 km
Chain lube: every 800 km
Air filter: 24,000 km

Protection

Bash plate: None
Radiator guard: No
Oil cooler guard: No
Hand guards: No

Consumables & service specs

Every value carries its source.

Tyres

Front: 90/90-21Kawasaki official · official
Rear: 130/80-17Kawasaki official · official

Tyre pressures

Front — solo: 21 psi150 kPa / 1.5 bar / 21 psi, for loads up to 97.5 kg (215 lb). Many riders run ~29 psi front for better on-road handling.KLR650 maintenance schedule
Rear — solo: 21 psi150 kPa / 1.5 bar / 21 psi, for loads up to 97.5 kg (215 lb).KLR650 maintenance schedule
Front — loaded: 36 psi250 kPa / 2.5 bar / 36 psi, for loads above 97.5 kg (215 lb).KLR650 maintenance schedule
Rear — loaded: 36 psi250 kPa / 2.5 bar / 36 psi, for loads above 97.5 kg (215 lb).KLR650 maintenance schedule

Engine oil

Viscosity: 10W-4010W-50 acceptable in warmer climates; API SG or above and JASO MA/MA2 for the wet clutch.KLR650 maintenance schedule
Capacity: 2.0 L~2.0 L (2.1 US qt) with filter per hands-on 2022 oil-change guidance; Wikipedia lists 2.5 L nominal. Fill to sight glass — do not overfill.Wikipedia
Filter part no.: TK03441BKawasaki genuine Gen 3 cartridge; classic KLR cartridge 16099-004 (Hiflofiltro HF123, K&N KN-123) also fits 2022+.KLR650 maintenance schedule

Coolant

Type: Permanent-type ethylene-glycol antifreeze, OAT/silicate-free, corrosion inhibitors safe for aluminium enginesKLR650 maintenance schedule
Capacity: 1.3 L~1.3 L (1.4 qt) confirmed by hands-on refill.Community forums

Brakes

Fluid type: DOT 4Front and rear; explicit DOT grade not printed on fetched Gen 3 sources but DOT 4 is the KLR-standard fluid.KLR650 maintenance schedule

Forks

Oil viscosity: 10WStock 41mm fork carried over from Gen 2.Wikipedia
Oil capacity: 500 ml~500 cc (16.9 oz) per leg. Aftermarket monotube cartridges use less (230 cc).Wikipedia

Final drive

Chain: 520 sealed chainMatch any carried master link to the fitted chain manufacturer and model; do not rely on pitch alone.Kawasaki official · official

Spark plugs

Type: NGK CPR8EA-9Kawasaki OEM part 92070-0029. Some catalogs still list the older DPR8EA-9 (physically compatible heat range) for 2022+, but OEM for the DFI Gen 3 is CPR8EA-9.Wikipedia
Gap: 0.9 mmWikipedia
Quantity: 1Wikipedia

Battery

Type: YTX9-BS / FTX9-BSSiam Furukawa FTX9-BS OEM, sealed AGM.KLR650 maintenance schedule
Capacity: 8 Ah12V 8 Ah.KLR650 maintenance schedule

Fuel

Fuel type: Unleaded petrolKawasaki official · official
Minimum octane: 87 AKI / 91 RON minimumClean fresh unleaded gasoline; up to 10% ethanol.Kawasaki 2022 KLR650 owner manual · official

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