2009 Kawasaki KLR 650 vs 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Kawasaki KLR 650 2009 Kawasaki KLR 650

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder
Power
42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
93.0 mph
Weight
428.0 pounds
2025 KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Power
33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
165 kg / 364 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2008 - 092025
Make ModelKawasaki KLR 650KTM 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 Height889 mm / 35 in870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1480 mm / 58.3 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance210 mm / 8.3 in-
Height1350 mm / 53.1 in-
Length2295 mm / 90.4 in-
Width960 mm / 37.8 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)175.5-
Wet Weight (lbs.)428.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)194.1 kg165
Dry Weight (lbs.)387.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)23.08 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.10 gallons-
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 5.8 US gal.14 L / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight194 kg / 432 lbs165 kg / 364 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)93.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)149.7 km/h-
Maximum RPM7800-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)5.880 seconds-
Max Power42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm33 kW / 44.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm39 Nm / 28.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2057 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile14.400 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 TypeSingle cylinder-
Stroke4-
Displacement (ci)39.72 cubic inches-
Displacement651 cc / 39.7 cu-in398.7 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin CVK 40-
Bore x Stroke100 x 83 mm.89 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio9.8:112.6:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid Cooled
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Engine Oil SpecificationSemi-Synthetic, 10W/40-
Fuel InductionKeihin CVK40Bosch fuel injection, 46 mm throttle body
IgnitionTransistorized-
Lubrication Forced lubrication (wet sump)Wet sump
Spark PlugNGK, DPR 8EA/9-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch Wet multi-disc, cable operationPASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveSealed ChainChain 520-X Ring
Final Drive Ratio 2.867 (43/15)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.266 (34/15) 2nd 1.444 (26/18) 3rd 1.136 (25/22) 4th 0.954 (21/22) 5th 0.791 (19/24)-
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive-86:33
Primary Drive Ratios 2.272 / 75/33-
Transmission / Drive5 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 TypeSemi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steelSteel trellis frame, powder coated, with bolt-on subframe
Suspension - Front41mm Air-adjustable forks,43mm WP APEX 43, compression and rebound adjustble, 30 clicks
Suspension - RearUni-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°
Trail112 mm / 4.4 in-
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.8 in230 mm / 9.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear185 mm / 7.2 in230 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 - FrontSingle 280mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle
Brakes - RearSingle 203mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, Bybre floating 1 piston caliper
ABS-Bosch 10.3 Modular with Offroad mode
Tyres - Front90/90 -2190/90 x R21 M/C 54T M+S
Tyres - Rear130/80 -17140/80 x R18 M/C 70T M+S
Wheels-Wire spoke, aluminium rims
Wheels - Front-21 x 1.85
Wheels - Rear-18 x 2.5