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2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 Specifications

Super motard • Specs last verified 13 July 2026

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2011 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. Bore and stroke come in at 100 x 83 mm. 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 2011 KLR 650 tips the scales at 194 kg, carries a 21.95-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 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 spec sheet below covers every technical detail, from suspension travel to tyre sizes.

2011 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 21.95-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 2011 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.

2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 - Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 have?
The 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 uses a Single cylinder, four-stroke engine with 651 cc of displacement. It is liquid cooled.
How much does the 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 weigh?
The 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 weighs 194 kg. This is the manufacturer's wet figure.
How much power does the 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 make?
The 2011 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 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650?
The 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 has a 21.95-litre fuel tank. At around 5-6 litres per 100 km, that is roughly 365-438 km between stops.
Is the 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 suitable for shorter riders?
The 2011 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 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 have?
The 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 uses Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper at the front and Single disc at the rear.
What tyre sizes does the 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 use?
The 2011 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 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 have?
The 2011 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

21.95 litres / 5.80 gallons

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Full 2011 Kawasaki KLR 650 Specifications

Year 2010 - 11
Colours Metallic Flat Raw Graystone/Ebony, Candy Plasma Blue/Galaxy Silver, Candy Burnt Orange/Galaxy Silver
Colours Ebony, Candy Persimmon Red, Candy Thunder Blue
Make Model Kawasaki KLR 650
Warranty 12 Months
Ground Clearance (mm) 211 mm
Ground Clearance (in.) 8.3 inches
Ground Clearance (mm) 211 mm
Ground Clearance (in.) 8.3 inches
Seat Height 889 mm / 35.0 in.
Seat Height 889 mm / 35 in
Wheelbase 1480 mm / 58.3 in
Wheelbase 1,481 mm / 58.3 in.
Ground Clearance 210 mm / 8.3 in
Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in
Height 1,349 mm / 53.1 in.
Length 2295 mm / 90.4 in
Length 2,296 mm / 90.4 in.
Width 960 mm / 37.8 in
Width 960 mm / 37.8 in.
Fuel Capacity 21.95 litres / 5.80 gallons
Fuel Capacity 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal.
Wet Weight 196.0 kg / 432.0 lbs
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
Displacement (ci) 39.72 cubic inches
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel Control DOHC
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
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
Fuel System Carburettor. Keihin CVK40
Bore x Stroke 100 x 83 mm.
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Fuel Induction Keihin CVK40
Ignition Transistorized
Ignition Electric CDI
Lubrication Forced lubrication (wet sump)
Starter Electric
Starter Electric
Valve System 4
Valve System 4
Clutch Wet multi-disc, cable operation
Final Drive Sealed Chain
Final Drive 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
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
Frame Type Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Suspension - Front 41mm Air-adjustable forks,
Suspension - Front Single A-arm with twin shock absorbers / 2.8 in.
Suspension - Rear Uni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping.
Suspension - Rear Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping / 7.3 in.
Rake 28.0°
Rake 28.0°
Trail 112 mm / 4.4 in.
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 (in.) 11.0 inches
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) 280 mm
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) 280 mm
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) 7.9 inches
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) 200 mm
Brakes - Front Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper
Brakes - Front Single disc
Brakes - Rear Single disc
Brakes - Rear Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper
Tyres - Front 90/90 -21
Tyres - Front 90/90-21
Tyres - Rear 130/80 -17
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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