| General |
| Year | 2012 -13 | - |
| Colours | Red/gray, black/gray, blue/white | Orange |
| Make Model | Kawasaki KLR 650 | - |
| Warranty | 12 Months | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 211 mm | 245 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 8.3 inches | 9.6 inches |
| Seat Height | 889 mm / 35 in | 880 mm / 34.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1,472 mm / 58.0 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 | - | 154 kg / 339.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | 13.20 litres / 3.49 gallons |
| 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 | 65.00 |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 0.4092 HP/kg |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder |
| Displacement (ci) | 39.72 cubic inches | 39.89 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 651.00 cc | 653.70 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 100.0 x 83.0 mm | 102.0 x 80.0 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.9 x 3.3 inches | 4.0 x 3.1 inches |
| Stroke | - | 4 |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | OHC |
| Displacement | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | - |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | - |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 | Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 41 |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 83 mm. | - |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | - |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Exhaust | - | INOX double silencer with regulated catalytic converters |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin CVK40 | - |
| Ignition | Electric CDI | Kokusan |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication (wet sump) | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, cable operation | APTC multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| 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 Ratios | 2.272 / 75/33 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | - |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated. Aluminium 7020 subframe. |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm telescopic fork / 7.9 in. | WP USD, 48 mm |
| Suspension - Rear | Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping / 7.3 in. | WP mono shock with Pro Lever Linkage |
| Rake | 28.0° | 26.0° |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 112 mm / 4.4 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 280 mm / 11.0 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 185 mm / 7.2 in | 310 mm / 12.2 in. |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | Neutral indicator, reverse indicator | - |
| Lighting system | Dual removable 30w headlights / LED taillight / brake light | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.4 inches | 9.4 inches |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.0 inches | 12.6 inches |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 240 mm | 240 mm |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 280 mm | 320 mm |
| Brakes - Front | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single disc. Brembo single piston, floating caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 -21 | 120/70-17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 130/80 -17 | 160/60-17 |