2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Motorcycle

The new KLR650 is well suited to life on the highways, deserts, mountains or even the challenging terrain of today urban jungle. For 21 years, the Kawasaki KLR650 has been the smart choice for riders seeking reliable on and off-road performance. Now, the 2008 KLR650 features thorough updates aimed at making it a better tour-ready dual-purpose bike than ever before.
GENERAL INFORMATION 
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 Manufacturer   Kawasaki 
 
 Model Year   2008 
 
 Model   KLR650 
 
 MSRP   $5,349.00*  
 
 ENGINE 
 Engine   4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve single 
 
 Displacement   651 cc 
 
 Bore x Stroke   100 x 83 mm 
 
 Compression Ratio   9.8:1 
 
 Carburetion   Keihin CVK40 
 
 Cooling   Liquid 
 
 Ignition   Fully transistorized 
 
 DIMENSIONS 
 Length   90.3 in.  
 
 Width   37.8 in. 
 
 Height   53.1 in. 
 
 Weight   386 lbs.  
 
 Ground Clearance   8.3 in. 
 
 Wheelbase   58.3 in. 
 
 Fuel Capacity   6.1 gal. 
 
 Seat Height   35 in. 
 
 DRIVETRAIN 
 Transmission   5-speed 
 
 Final Drive   Chain 
 
 Suspension   Front: 41 mm telescopic fork; 7.9 in. travel
Rear: Uni-Trak?single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping; 7.3 in. travel 
 
 OTHER 
 Frame   Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel 
 
 Rake   28?/font> 
 
 Trail   4.4 in. 
 
 Colors   Sunbeam Red, Candy Lime Green, Blue 21 
 
 BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES 
 Brakes   Front: Single 280 mm petal-type disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear: Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper 
 
 Tires   Front: 90/90 x 21
Rear: 130/80 x 17 
 
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NEW 2008 KAWASAKI KLR650 REFINES ON-ROAD CAPABILITIES FOR IMPROVED TOURING PERFORMANCE
Tougher, faster, more comfortable and better-performing than ever.

KLR650

KLR650
NEW 2008 KAWASAKI KLR650 REFINES ON-ROAD CAPABILITIES FOR IMPROVED TOURING PERFORMANCE