| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki KLR 650 | KTM 390 Adventure R |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,481 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.3 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 883 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 34.8 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 206 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 8.1 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 889 mm / 35 in | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm / 8.3 in | - |
| Height | 1350 mm / 53.1 in | - |
| Length | 2295 mm / 90.4 in | - |
| Width | 960 mm / 37.8 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 175.5 | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 428.0 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 194.1 kg | 165 |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 387.0 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 23.08 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.10 gallons | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 194 kg / 432 lbs | 165 kg / 364 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 93.0 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 149.7 km/h | - |
| Maximum RPM | 7800 | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 5.880 seconds | - |
| Max Power | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm | 33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.2057 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 14.400 seconds | - |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 100.0 x 83.0 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.9 x 3.3 inches | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 651.00 cc | - |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 39.72 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Keihin CVK 40 | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 83 mm. | 89 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Emissions | - | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Engine Oil Specification | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin CVK40 | Bosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Transistorized | - |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication (wet sump) | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK, DPR 8EA/9 | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, cable operation | PASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | Sealed Chain | Chain 520-X Ring |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.867 (43/15) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.266 (34/15) 2nd 1.444 (26/18) 3rd 1.136 (25/22) 4th 0.954 (21/22) 5th 0.791 (19/24) | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | - | 86:33 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 2.272 / 75/33 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 7.9 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 201 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 7.3 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 185 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel | Steel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | 43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks |
| Suspension - Rear | Uni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | WP APEX Split Piston, preload with top ring and rebound, 20 clicks |
| Rake | 28.0° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 63.1° |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 185 mm / 7.2 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.0 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 280 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 240 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Bosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 -21 | 90/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S |
| Tyres - Rear | 130/80 -17 | 140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoke, aluminium rims |
| Wheels - Front | - | 21 x 1.85 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 18 x 2.5 |