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Kawasaki KLR650 2008 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650.



Kawasaki KLR650 2008 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Kawasaki
Model
KLR650
Year
2008
Category
Enduro / Off-Road

Performance and Speed

0 to 100 (km)
5.880 seconds
Quarter Mile
14.400 seconds
Power to Weight Ratio
0.2057 HP/kg
Top Speed
149.7 km/h / 93.0 mph
Torque
44.34

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
175.5 kg / 387.0 pounds
Ground Clearance
206 mm / 8.1 inches
Kerb Weight
194.1 kg / 428.0 pounds
Wheelbase
1,481 mm / 58.3 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
100.0 x 83.0 mm / 3.9 x 3.3 inches
Engine Capacity
651.00 cc / 39.72 cubic inches
Compression
9.8:1
Engine Type
Single cylinder
Ignition
Digital transistorized
Max Rpm
7800
Starter
Electric
2 / 4 Stroke
4
Valves / Cylinder
4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Chain
Gearbox
5-speed

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Carburettor. Keihin CVK 40
Fuel Capacity
23.08 litres / 6.10 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension
41mm Telescopic
Front Suspension Travel
201 mm / 7.9 inches
Front Wheel Travel
201 mm / 7.9 inches
Rear Suspension
Uni-Trak linkage monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel
185 mm / 7.3 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire Dimensions
90/91-21
Rear Tire Dimensions
130/80-17

Brakes

Front Brakes
Single disc. 2-piston sliding caliper
Front Brake Diameter
280 mm / 11.0 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc. 2-piston sliding caliper
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm / 9.4 inches

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