2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 Add to list Write a Review Edit Type    : Dual Sport Engine    : 651cc Single-cylinder Price    : $6,149 Available Colors    : Metallic Flat Raw Graystone / Ebony, Candy Plasma Blue / Galaxy Silver, Candy Burnt Orange / Galaxy Silver Be the first to review

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2011 Kawasaki KLR 650
Available Colors	Metallic Flat Raw Graystone / Ebony, Candy Plasma Blue / Galaxy Silver, Candy Burnt Orange / Galaxy Silver
The 2011 KLR 650 has a base price of $6 149 right in line with expectations for a member of the 650cc class of dual sports the average price is $6 149 A 12-month factory warranty from Kawasaki helps protect new buyers
Price MSRP	6149
Factory Warranty Length	6149
With a curb weight of 432 lbs its weight is roughly what youd expect: the average 650cc dual sport has a curb weight of 432 lbs The weight-to-power ratio is slightly worse than average
Curb Weight	432
Weight to Power Ratio Curb	9.8
The average 2011 motorcycle gets a combined 44 miles per gallon The KLR 650 is 31 more efficient at 55 MPG
Combined Gas Mileage
The KLR 650 is 90 4 inches long and 37 8 inches wide The wheelbase measures in at 58 3 inches longer than average in this segment A seat height of 35 inches is 4 10 inches higher than the average motorcycles making this a model that shorter riders should probably avoid
Seat Height	35
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Engine Configuration	Single-cylinder Compare Single-cylinder Motorcycles
Valvetrain	DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Bore amp; Stroke	100.0 x 83.0mm
Ignition	Electric CDI
Fuel System	Carburetion: Keihin CVK40
Exhaust	One piece exhaust
Emissions	Euro 3
Fuel Capacity	5.8 gallons
Transmission	Five-speed
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, cable operation
Gear Ratios	1st 2.266 2nd 1.444 3rd 1.138 4th 0.954 5th 0.791
Primary Drive	chain
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Uni-Traku00ae single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping
Front Travel	7.9 inches
Rear Travel	7.3 inches
Front Brake	Single 280mm petal-type disc, two-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front Tire Size	90/90x21
Rear Tire Size	130/80x17
Front Wheel Type	Spoke
Rear Wheel Type	spoke
Trail	4.4 in
Rake	28u00b0

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