2014 Kawasaki KLR 650 vs 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Kawasaki KLR 650 2014 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 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050

Super motard

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
533.5 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Traction Control. Height-adjustable windscreen.
Year2014-
ColoursCandy Lime Green/EbonyMetallic Reflective Blue/Metallic Matte Black
Make ModelKawasaki KLR 650-
Warranty12 Months12 month unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Width (mm)960 mm940 mm
Width (in.)37.8 inches37.0 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,481 mm1555 mm
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches61.2 inches
Seat Height (mm)889 mm855 mm
Seat Height (in.)35.0 inches33.7 inches
Length (in.)90.4 inches89.2 inches
Height (mm)1,349 mm1515 mm
Height (in.)53.1 inches59.6 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)211 mm165 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)8.3 inches6.5 inches
Length (mm)2,296 mm2265 mm
Seat Height889 mm / 35 in855 mm / 33.7 in.
Wheelbase1480 mm / 58.3 in1555 mm / 61.2 in.
Ground Clearance210 mm / 8.3 in-
Height1350 mm / 53.1 in1515 mm / 59.6 in.
Length2295 mm / 90.4 in2265 mm / 89.2 in.
Width960 mm / 37.8 in940 mm / 37.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)196.0 kg242.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)23.09 litres20.00 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.10 gallons5.28 US gallons
Wet Weight (lbs.)432.0 pounds533.5 pounds
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 5.8 US gal.20.00 litres / 5.28 US gallons
Wet Weight194 kg / 432 lbs242.0 kg / 533.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm-
Max Torque47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 Revolutions"
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.9 x 3.3 inches3.9 x 2.6 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)100.0 x 83.0 mm100.0 x 66.0 mm
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)39.72 cubic inches63.28 cubic inches
CO2-92.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)651.00 cc1037.0 cc
Fuel ControlDOHCDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Displacement651 cc / 39.7 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder90-degree V-twin
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin CVK40Injection. Ride-by-Wire equipped
Bore x Stroke100 x 83 mm.-
Compression Ratio9.8:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Exhaust-Black Yoshimura Hepta Force silencer
Fuel Consumption-3.99 litres/100 km (25.1 km/l or 58.95 mpg)
Fuel InductionKeihin CVK40-
IgnitionTransistorizedElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication Forced lubrication (wet sump)-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
Clutch Wet multi-disc, cable operationWet multiplate
Final DriveSealed ChainChain   (final drive)
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-speed6-speed
Primary Drive-O-ring type, RK525SMOZ8, 116 links
Primary Drive Ratios 2.272 / 75/33-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed -
Chassis
Trail (mm)112 mm109 mm
Trail (in.)4.4 inches4.3 inches
Frame TypeSemi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steelTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - Front41mm Air-adjustable forks,Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearUni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping.Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rake 28.0°25.7°
Trail112 mm / 4.4 in109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear185 mm / 7.2 in-
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationSpeedometer, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and coolant temp lightLCD instruments
Lighting systemDual removable 30w headlights / LED taillight / brake lightLED lighting
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)280 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.0 inches-
Brakes - FrontSingle 280mm disc 2 piston caliperDouble disc. Tokico 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 203mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle disc. Nissin, 2-piston. ABS.
Tyres - Front90/90 -21110/80-R19
Tyres - Rear130/80 -17-