1987-2007 Kawasaki KLR 600 Knowledge Library

1987-2007 Kawasaki KLR 600 Full Specifications

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Performance Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Climbing ability	32 ^o
Braking distance	12.5 m from 50 km/h
Minimum turing radius	2.2 mm

Dimensions Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Overall length	2,240 mm
Overall width	875 mm
Overall height	1,225 mm
Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat height	870 mm
Ground clearance	280 mm
Dry Weight	1,280 kg (without fuel and fluids)
Wet weight	145 kg (fuel and fluids)

Frame Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Frame type	Tubular, semi-double cradle
Rake / Caster angle	28 °
Trail length	112 mm

Engine Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Power	30 kW @ 7,000 rpm (42 psi)
Torque	46.1 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (34 ft-lb)
Engine capacity / displacement	564 cc
Engine configuration	4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, 1-cylinder
Bore and Stroke	96 mm x 78 mm
Compression ratio	9.5 : 1

Camshaft and Timing Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Intake valve cam timing	opens @ 19° BTDC @ 1.0 mm lift
	closes @ 69° ABDC @ 1.0 mm lift
	268 ° open duration
Exhaust valve cam timing	opens @ 55° BBDC @ 1.0 mm lift
	closes @ 25° ATDC @ 1.0 mm lift
	260 ° open duration

Clutch and Primary Drive Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Primary Drive type	Gear
Reduction ratio	2.428 : 1 (68 / 28)
Clutch type	wet multi disc

Transmission Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Type	5-speed, constant mesh, return shift
Gear ratio	1st gear = 2.437 : 1 (29 / 16)
	2nd gear = 1.529 (26 / 17)
	3rd gear = 1.181 (26 / 22)
	4th gear = 0.954 (21 / 22)
	5th gear = 0.791 (19 / 24)

Final Drive Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Final drive	Chain drive
Final drive ratio	2.866 : 1 (43 / 15)
Final drive ratio	5.157 @ Top gear (option 2)

Lubrication Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
System type	Forced lubrication (wet sump)
Oil capacity	2.0 litres (dry fill)
Recommended oil approval rating	SE class
Oil viscosity	SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40 or 20W50

Fuel System Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Fuel tank capacity	11.5 litres

Ignition System Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Type	CDI
Ignition timing	1,300 rpm @ 10° BTDC to 3,000 rpm @ 40 ° BTDC
Spark plug type	NGK DR8ES or ND X24ESR-U

Front Suspension and Steering Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Type	Telescopic fork (pneumatic)
Front axel travel	230 mm

Rear Suspension Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Type	Swing arm (uni-trak)
Rear axel travel	230 mm

Front Brake Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Front brake type	Single disc

Rear Brake Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Rear brake type	Single disc

Wheels and Tyres Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Front wheel size	21 inch
Front tyre size	90 / 90 - 21 54S
Recommended front tyre	Tube type
Rear wheel size	17 inch
Rear tyre size	130 / 80 - 17 65S
Recommended rear tyre	Tube type

Electrical Equipment Specifications Table

Attribute	Value
Headlight	12V 60 / 55 W high/low beam
Recommended headlight	Quartz - halogen, semi-sealed beam
Tail / stop light	12V 5 / 21 W

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