1987 Kawasaki KLR650 Specifications

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Make ModelKawasaki KLR650
Year1987
Full Model Name1987 Kawasaki KLR 650
EngineLiquid cooled, 4-stroke, 1 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Displacement651cc
Bore x Stroke100mm x 83mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
InductionType: Carburator; Bore size: Ø 40mm
StartingElectric Start
Max Power33.56KW (45hp) @ 6,500RPM
Transmission / Drive5 Speeds / Chain
Front SuspensionØ 38mm forks, 230mm (9.06″) wheel travel
Rear SuspensionKayaba shock, 230mm (9.06″) wheel travel
Front BrakesType: Disc 1 disc, Ø 230mm, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesType: Disc 1 disc, Ø 204mm, 1 piston caliper
Front Wheel90/90-21 DUNLOP K750
Rear Wheel130/80-17 DUNLOP K750
Seat Height889mm (35″)
Dry Weight153kg (337.31lb)
Fuel Capacity23L (6.08gal.)
Top Speed163.5km/h (101.59mph)
Idle Speed RPM1,300+/-100
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Bike1987 Kawasaki KLR650
Standard Maintenance Interval4,828.03km (3,000mi)
Break-in Interval804.67km (500mi)
Engine Oil Change Interval9,656.06km (6,000mi)
Initial Valve Check500km (310.69mi)
Periodic Valve Check6,000km (3,728.23mi)
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter Change9.464L (2.5gal.)
More on Engine OilSAR 10W-40
Idle Speed RPM1,300 +/- 100
Coolant Capacity1.3L (0.343gal.) or at draining
SparksNGK DPR8EA-9 or ND X24EPR-U9
Spark Plug Gap0.8 – 0.9mm
Final DriveType: Chain 520 Final Drive Ratio: 15 / 43
Fork OilLevel: 190mm (7.48″) Capacity: 355cc +/- 5cc
Front Wheel90/90-21 DUNLOP K750
Front Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)21psi (1.45bar, 144.79kPa) / 21psi (1.45bar, 144.79kPa)
Rear Wheel130/80-17 DUNLOP K750
Rear Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)21psi (1.45bar, 144.79kPa) / 28psi (1.93bar, 193.05kPa)
HeadlightHalogen 60W /55W
TaillightHalogen 21W 5W
Throttle Grip Free Play2 (0.08) – 3mm (0.12″)
Clutch Lever Free Play2 (0.08) – 3mm (0.12″)
Drive Chain Slack50 (1.97) – 60mm (2.36″)
Engine Oil Drain Bolt Torque23N·m (16.96ft·lbf)
Rear Axle Bolt Torque93N·m (68.59ft·lbf)