2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 Specifications

Name: 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650
Brand: Kawasaki

Super motard • Specs last verified 13 July 2026

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2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 Overview

Kawasaki KLR 650 is a super motard motorcycle, displacing 651 cc. Power comes from a Single cylinder, four-stroke engine running DOHC valve actuation, a compression ratio of 9.8:1. On the performance side, it delivers 42.1 hp @ 7000 rpm of peak power and 47 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque. On the road, the 2010 KLR 650 tips the scales at 194 kg, carries a 23-litre fuel tank, offers a seat height of 889 mm and spans a 1480 mm wheelbase. That's roughly 16.5 kg lighter than the average super motard motorcycle in our database. The full 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 spec sheet below covers every technical detail, from suspension travel to tyre sizes.

2010 KLR 650 - Pros & Cons

Strengths

Strong power output: With 42.1 hp @ 7000 rpm and 47 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque on tap, the KLR 650 is no slouch for its class.
Large fuel range: A 23-litre tank means fewer stops on longer rides - a genuine plus for touring or a lengthy daily commute.

Considerations

Tall seat height: At 889 mm, shorter riders will likely be on tiptoes at a standstill - worth sitting on one before you buy.
Chain final drive upkeep: Budget time for routine chain maintenance - it's cheap to replace but needs consistent attention to avoid premature sprocket wear.

Wear Points & Servicing Notes

Cooling system servicing

KLR 650's Liquid cooled setup is low-maintenance provided the coolant interval is kept - old, acidic coolant is the main cause of long-term corrosion in the water passages.

Valve clearance checks

With DOHC valve gear, the KLR 650 needs periodic clearance checks; caught early they're a cheap adjustment, left unchecked they accelerate valve seat wear.

Brake disc and pad wear

Braking up front comes from Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper - solid stopping power, with disc and pad wear best checked on the same schedule as tyre changes.

Suspension condition on used examples

The KLR 650's suspension runs 41mm Air-adjustable forks, at the front. The rear uses Uni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. Fork-seal condition and rear linkage play are the two things worth checking before buying used.

Final drive maintenance

The KLR 650 uses chain final drive, which is cheap to replace but needs regular cleaning, lubrication and tension checks to get a full service life out of the sprockets.

Frame & chassis check

Built around a Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel, the KLR 650's chassis is straightforward to inspect: look for corrosion, cracks or repair welds around stress points like the head-stock and swingarm mounts.

KLR 650 - Buying & Maintenance Guide

What to check before buying

Before handing over money for a used 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650, cover the fundamentals: service book and oil change history, chain and sprocket wear, and any sign of oil weeping around the casings. Cold-starting it yourself tells you a lot - a healthy KLR 650 should catch quickly and settle into a smooth idle.

Oil and filter changes

Nothing protects a KLR 650's engine like disciplined oil changes - stay on the manufacturer's schedule (roughly every 6,000 km or annually). Match the viscosity grade to what the owner's manual specifies, not what's cheapest.

Carburetor upkeep

Deposits in the carbs are the usual culprit behind poor running on a stored KLR 650 - strip and clean the float bowls before the first start. Pilot jets clog first and get overlooked most, so make a point of checking them.

Valve clearance service

Valve clearances are easy to overlook on a used KLR 650 since a bike out of spec doesn't always feel obviously wrong - but the wear it causes is real. Ask the seller for documentation before assuming it's been done.

2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 - Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 have?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 uses a Single cylinder, four-stroke engine with 651 cc of displacement. It is liquid cooled.

How much does the 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 weigh?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 weighs 194 kg. This is the manufacturer's wet figure.

How much power does the 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 make?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 produces 42.1 hp @ 7000 rpm of power and 47 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque. These are peak figures.

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 has a 23-litre fuel tank. At around 5-6 litres per 100 km, that is roughly 383-460 km between stops.

Is the 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 suitable for shorter riders?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 has a seat height of 889 mm. This is towards the tall end of the spectrum and will require most riders under 175 cm to tiptoe at stops.

What brakes does the 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 have?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 uses Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper at the front and Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper at the rear.

What tyre sizes does the 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 use?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 runs 90/90 -21 front and 130/80 -17 rear tyres. A good selection of sport, touring and all-weather rubber is available in these sizes.

What gearbox does the 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 have?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 is fitted with a 5 Speed transmission.

Kawasaki KLR 650 Spec Evolution

The Kawasaki KLR 650 was produced across 23 model years (1988-2023). The table below highlights the key specifications that changed across the production run - useful whether you are comparing years or tracking down a specific variant.

Specification	1988	1990	1992	1994	1996	1997	1998	1999	2001	2003	2005	2007	2009	2011	2013	2014	2015	2017	2018	2020	2021	2022	2023
Max Power	48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm	41.7 hp @ 7100 rpm	41.7 hp @ 7100 rpm	48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm	48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm	-	-	-	48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm	48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm	48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm	48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm	42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm	42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm	42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm	42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm	42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm	42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm	-	-	-	-	-
Wet Weight	189.0 kg / 416.7 lbs	189 kg / 416 lbs	189 kg / 416 lbs	189 kg / 416 lbs	189 kg / 416 lbs	-	-	186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs	189 kg / 416 lbs	189 kg / 416 lbs	189 kg / 416 lbs	189 kg / 416 lbs	194 kg / 432 lbs	196.0 kg / 432.0 lbs	196.0 kg / 432.0 lbs	194 kg / 432 lbs	194 kg / 432 lbs	196.0 kg / 432.0 lbs	196.0 kg / 432.0 lbs	196.0 kg / 432.0 lbs	196.0 kg / 432.0 lbs	206.9 kg / 456.2 lbs	206.9 kg / 456.2 lbs
Dry Weight	153 kg / 337.3 lbs	153 kg / 337.3 lbs	153 kg / 337.3 lbs	153 kg / 337.3 lbs	168 kg / 370.4 lbs	168 kg / 370.4 lbs	168 kg / 370.4 lbs	-	168 kg / 370.4 lbs	153 kg / 337.3 lbs	153 kg / 337.3 lbs	153 kg / 337.3 lbs	175.5 kg / 387.0 lbs	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Engine Detail	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	-	-	-	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	-	-	-	-	-
Engine Type	Single cylinder	-	-	-	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Top Speed	163.5 km/h	163.5 km/h / 101 mph	163.5 km/h	163.5 km/h / 101.6 mph	163.5 km/h / 101.6 mph	-	-	160.0 km/h / 99.4 mph	157.0 km/h / 97.6 mph	163.5 km/h	163.5 km/h	163.5 km/h	149.7 km/h / 93.0 mph	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seat Height	889 mm / 35.0 in	889 mm / 35.0 in	889 mm / 35.0 in	889 mm / 35.0 in	870 mm / 34.3 in.	870 mm / 34.3 in.	870 mm / 34.3 in.	870 mm / 34.3 in.	870 mm / 34.3 in.	889 mm / 35.0 in	889 mm / 35.0 in	889 mm / 35.0 in	889 mm / 35.0 in.	889 mm / 35.0 in.	889 mm / 35 in	889 mm / 35 in	889 mm / 35 in	889 mm / 35 in	889 mm / 35.0 in.	890 mm / 35.0 in.	870 mm / 34.3 in.	871 mm / 34.3 in.	871 mm / 34.3 in.
Fuel Capacity	23.00 litres / 6.08 gallons	23 Litres / 6.0 US gal	23 Litres / 6.0 US gal	23 Litres / 6.0 US gal	23 Litres / 6.0 US gal	-	-	14.00 litres / 3.70 gallons	23 Litres / 6.0 US gal	23 Litres / 6.0 US gal	23.08 litres / 6.10 gallons	23.08 litres / 6.10 gallons	23.08 litres / 6.10 gallons	21.95 litres / 5.80 gallons	23.09 litres / 6.10 gallons	23 Litres / 5.8 US gal.	23 Litres / 5.8 gal.	23.09 litres / 6.10 gallons	23.09 litres / 6.10 gallons	23.09 litres / 6.10 US gallons	23.00 litres / 6.08 US gallons	23.09 litres / 6.10 US gallons	23.09 litres / 6.10 US gallons

Key Specifications

Engine

Single cylinder, four-stroke

Power

42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm

Torque

47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm

Top Speed

Not published by manufacturer

Weight

194 kg / 432 lbs

Fuel Capacity

23 Litres / 5.8 US gal.

Full 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 Specifications

Year 2010 - 11

Colours Ebony, Candy Persimmon Red, Candy Thunder Blue

Make Model Kawasaki KLR 650

Ground Clearance (mm) 211 mm

Ground Clearance (in.) 8.3 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

Fuel Capacity 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal.

Wet Weight 194 kg / 432 lbs

Max Power 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm

Max Torque 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm

Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke

Fuel Control DOHC

Displacement 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in

Engine Detail Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Fuel System Carburettor. Keihin CVK40

Bore x Stroke 100 x 83 mm.

Compression Ratio 9.8:1

Cooling System Liquid cooled

Fuel Induction Keihin CVK40

Ignition Transistorized

Lubrication Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Starter Electric

Valve System 4

Clutch Wet multi-disc, cable operation

Final Drive Sealed 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

Primary Drive Ratios 2.272 / 75/33

Transmission / Drive 5 Speed

Frame Type Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel

Suspension - Front 41mm Air-adjustable forks,

Suspension - Rear Uni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping.

Rake 28.0°

Trail 112 mm / 4.4 in

Wheel Travel - Front 200 mm / 7.8 in

Wheel Travel - Rear 185 mm / 7.2 in

Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) 11.0 inches

Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) 280 mm

Brakes - Front Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper

Brakes - Rear Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper

Tyres - Front 90/90 -21

Tyres - Rear 130/80 -17

Specifications are compiled from manufacturer documentation and cross-referenced technical sources, and corrected on an ongoing basis. Spot an error? Let us know.

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