Kawasaki KLR650, 2012
Key Features
- • Ultimate on
- • and off-road motorcycle is the best-selling dual-sport seven years in a row
- • Durable 651cc single-cylinder engine produces smooth, user-friendly power
- • Comfortable wind protection and 5.8-gallon fuel tank allows for long-range adventure touring
- • Aluminum rear cargo rack provides plenty of space for luggage
- • 41mm telescopic fork supplies all-day rider comfort
- • Adjustable Uni-Trak rear suspension offers a smooth, controlled ride
- • Twin-piston front disc brake and single-piston rear disc brake furnish excellent stopping power
- • Cam timing and tuning combination aid in producing a broad, user-friendly powerband
- • Smooth bends on the one-piece exhaust pipe permit exhaust efficiency at all rpm
- • Light, silent cam chain contributes to a quieter engine
- • Double engine balancer helps engine run smoothly from idle to redline for less fatigue on long rides
- • Advanced piston ring design helps minimize oil consumption
- • Oil-level window permits easy and accurate inspection
- • Compact combustion chamber allows increased compression ratio with less detonation yet provides maximum valve area for optimum flow
- • Boosts low-end torque with sufficient power at all rpm
- • Secondary air (ASV) system helps reduce harmful exhaust emissions
- • Thin and lightweight Denso radiator fitted with a lightweight and thin cooling fan for maximum cooling efficiency, even at low speeds
- • Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during hard use
- • Allows tighter engine clearances for quieter running
- • Includes a temperature gauge
- • Fully transistorized ignition unit more precisely controls timing no matter how fast the rpm changes
- • Long, trouble-free lifespan
• Easy and convenient starting
Handlebar-mounted Choke
• Convenient location makes starting and warm-up easier
Five-speed Transmission
- • The engine’s broad torque curve means only five speeds are needed for off-road sprinting and relaxed highway cruising
- • O-ring drive chain for reduced maintenance and long chain service life
- • Beefy, 41mm front fork with 7.9 inches of travel is rigid and plush enough to tackle on
- • and off-road terrain and provide all-day comfort to the rider
- • High-mounted front fender for any adventure-touring situation
- • Rear Uni-Trak® suspension features a five-way preload shock absorber with four-way rebound damping and 7.3 inches of rear wheel travel
- • Progressive rate provides a smooth, controlled ride
- • D-section swingarm contributes to the bike’s excellent traction
• 4mm spokes provide wheel stiffness, further enhancing handling performance and improving steering response
Chassis
- • Semi-double cradle frame made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel
- • Detachable rear subframe provides access to the rear shock, airbox and carburetor for easy maintenance
- • Large rear cargo rack included
• Protects engine from rocks and trail debris when the going gets tough
Front and Rear Disc Brakes
• Lightweight 280mm front and 240mm rear petal-style discs offer excellent braking
Lighting
• Dual-bulb headlamp offers great night illumination
• Tail light, parking light and the high-mounted turn signals improve the KLR650’s visibility at night or in poor visibility conditions
Large 5.8-gallon Fuel Tank
• Generous capacity permits serious adventure touring
Additional Comfort and Touring Features
- • Bodywork includes a large fairing for great wind protection
- • Alternator output is 17 amps, with a total capacity of 36 watts to provide ample power for the headlight as well as add-on grip heaters and other accessories
- • Easy-to-read instrument panel is mounted to the frame and includes a large-face speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip meter and water temperature gauge
- • Urethane seat foam offers all-day comfort for long-distance riding
- • Optional extended warranty
- US MSRP Price: $6,299 USD
- Engine Four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve single
- Displacement 651cc
- Bore x Stroke 100.0 x 83.0mm
- Compression ratio 9.8:1
- Cooling System Liquid
- Carburetion Keihin CVK40
- Ignition Electric CDI
- Transmission Five-speed
- Final drive Chain
- Frame Type Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
- Rake/Trail 28 degrees / 4.4 in.
- Front suspension / wheel travel 41mm telescopic fork / 7.9 in.
- Rear suspension / wheel travel Uni-Trak® single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping / 7.3 in.
- Front Tire Size 90/90x21
- Rear Tire Size 130/80x17
- Front brakes / rear brakes Single 280mm petal-type disc, two-piston caliper / Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper
- Overall length 90.4 in.
- Overall width 37.8 in.
- Overall height 53.1 in.
- Ground clearance 8.3 in.
- Seat height 35.0 in.
- Curb weight 432 lbs.
- Fuel capacity 5.8 gal.
- Wheelbase 58.3 in.
- Color Choices TBD
- Good Times Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months