2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 vs 2023 KTM 890 SMT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650

Super motard

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
432.0 pounds
2023 KTM 890 SMT 2023 KTM 890 SMT

Super motard

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
104 hp / 77 kW @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
194 kg / 427.7 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2010 - 112023
ColoursEbony, Candy Persimmon Red, Candy Thunder Blue-
Make ModelKawasaki KLR 650KTM 890 SMT
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)8.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)211 mm-
Height (in.)53.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,349 mm-
Length (in.)90.4 inches-
Length (mm)2,296 mm-
Seat Height (mm)889 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,481 mm-
Width (in.)37.8 inches-
Width (mm)960 mm-
Seat Height (in.)35.0 inches-
Seat Height889 mm / 35 in860 mm / 33.9 in
Wheelbase1480 mm / 58.3 in1502 mm / 59.1 in
Ground Clearance210 mm / 8.3 in227 mm / 8.9 in
Height1350 mm / 53.1 in-
Length2295 mm / 90.4 in-
Width960 mm / 37.8 in-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.10 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)23.08 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)-194
Wet Weight (lbs.)432.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)196.0 kg-
Dry Weight-194 kg / 427.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 5.8 US gal.15.8 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Wet Weight194 kg / 432 lbs-
Performance
Max Power42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm104 hp / 77 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm-
Engine
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)39.72 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)651.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)100.0 x 83.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.9 x 3.3 inches-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement651 cc / 39.7 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin CVK40-
Bore x Stroke100 x 83 mm.90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio9.8:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionKeihin CVK40DKK Dell'Orto fuel-Injection throttle body 46mm
IgnitionTransistorized-
Lubrication Forced lubrication (wet sump)Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch Wet multi-disc, cable operationPASC antihopping 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 Ratios 2.272 / 75/33-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSemi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steelChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm Air-adjustable forks,43mm WP APEX upside-down forks
Suspension - RearUni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping.WP APEX Monoshock
Rake 28.0°24.3°
Steering Head Angle-64.21°
Trail112 mm / 4.4 in-
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.8 in180 mm / 7.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear185 mm / 7.2 in180 mm / 7.1 in
Electronics
Traction control-Three mode, disengageable, lean sensitive, optional
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)280 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.0 inches-
Brakes - FrontSingle 280mm disc 2 piston caliper2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston, radially mounted caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 203mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 260mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode)
Tyres - Front90/90 -21120/70 ZR 17
Tyres - Rear130/80 -17180/55 ZR 17
Wheels - Front-Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 X 17
Wheels - Rear-Cast aluminium wheels 5.50 X 17