Is a KLR 650 reliable?
And so it is with the Kawasaki KLR 650 – it’s comfortable, grunty, quiet and reliable. Forget your fancy-pants BMW R1200GS’ – providing you can live with adjusting and lubing a chain the Kawasaki KLR650 is at least as good at overlanding and a mere fraction of the price.
Who makes KLR?
Kawasaki
Kawasaki KLR650
| 2009 KLR650 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| Production | 1987-2018 |
| Engine | 651 cc single, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
How much horsepower does the 2022 KLR 650 have?
New camshaft profiles and a smaller exhaust system diameter (7.1mm) are said to aid in mid-range torque, now rated at 39.1 ft-lbs. Kawasaki says the new fuel-injected 652cc single turns out 40 horsepower.
Are KLR fuel injected?
At the heart of the 2022 KLR is its long-running 652cc single-cylinder engine, now equipped for the first time with fuel injection. While the fuel tank remains 6.1 gallons, a new tank design places the fuel pump at the bottom of the tank to ensure more fuel can be captured when you are running low.
When did the Kawasaki KLR 650 go off sale?
2002: KLR 650 goes off sale in UK. None. 4 owners have reviewed their KAWASAKI KLR650 (1987 – 2002) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below. An easy, laid back, go anywhere bike, cheap to maintain, easy to work on, fantastic on fuel, torquey motor.
Is the Kawasaki KLR650 good for a wheelie?
Even though the big Thumper is underpowered by comparison, it has enough power to do a wheelie. But not without stabbing the clutch. On the street, it will never surprise you, but it has more than enough power to get you across tough terrain. The single cylinder tries really hard and when you hit the gas, it does what you ask of it.
What does a Kawasaki KLR650 front fender look like?
There is no frills to its design; everything serves a purpose.The dash is strictly business with its square indicator lights and its 1980’s style orange gauge needles, the fender comes out like an elephant trunk to make 100% sure that no dirt will be flung into your face, and the front fairing looks like a newel post.
Why is the Kawasaki KLR still in the market?
It is still around, in my opinion, because the KLR outperforms every adventure bike in the market when the common denominator is price. That, and it can take a beatin’ and keep on tickin’. This is exactly what I was looking for – an affordable bike that can take me fishing and has rock solid reliability.
