| General |
| Year | 2012 -13 | - |
| Colours | Red/gray, black/gray, blue/white | Glint Wawe Blue Metallic, Mat Ballistic Black Metallic, Grand Prix Red |
| Make Model | Kawasaki KLR 650 | - |
| Warranty | 12 Months | - |
| Dimensions |
| Width (in.) | 37.8 inches | 33.3 inches |
| Width (mm) | 960 mm | 846 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,481 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.3 inches | 60.4 inches |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 8.3 inches | 5.7 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 211 mm | 145 mm |
| Storage | - | 22-liter utility compartment |
| Height (mm) | 1,349 mm | 1330 mm |
| Length (in.) | 90.4 inches | 87.0 inches |
| Length (mm) | 2,296 mm | 2210 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | 35.0 inches | 31.5 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | 889 mm | 800 mm |
| Height (in.) | 53.1 inches | 52.4 inches |
| Seat Height | 889 mm / 35 in | - |
| Wheelbase | 1480 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 |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | - | 4.23 US quarts |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 432.0 pounds | 471.8 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 23.09 litres | 14.10 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.10 gallons | 3.73 US gallons |
| Oil Capacity (l) | - | 4.00 litres |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 196.0 kg | 214.0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | - |
| Wet Weight | 194 kg / 432 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm | - |
| Max Torque | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 69.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 4750 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 100.0 x 83.0 mm | 77.0 x 80.0 mm |
| Displacement (cc) | 651.00 cc | 745.0 cc |
| Displacement (ci) | 39.72 cubic inches | 45.46 cubic inches |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| CO2 | - | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.9 x 3.3 inches | 3.0 x 3.1 inches |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Displacement | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | - |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | - |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 83 mm. | - |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | - |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 3.50 litres/100 km (28.6 km/l or 67.21 mpg) |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin CVK40 | - |
| Ignition | Transistorized | Computer controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication (wet sump) | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, cable operation | 2 multiplate wet |
| Final Drive | Sealed Chain | Chain (final drive) |
| 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 | 6-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | 16T/43T; chain |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 2.272 / 75/33 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | - |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | - | 4.7 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | - | 120 mm |
| Trail (in.) | 4.4 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Trail (mm) | 112 mm | 110 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | - | 4.7 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | - | 120 mm |
| Frame Type | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel | Diamond; steel pipe |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Suspension - Rear | Uni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm |
| Rake | 28.0° | 27.0° |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 185 mm / 7.2 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | Neutral indicator, reverse indicator | - |
| Lighting system | Dual removable 30w headlights / LED taillight / brake light | LED lights front and rear |
| 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 disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper. |
| Rims | - | Multi-Spoke Aluminium Cast |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 -21 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 130/80 -17 | - |