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Rolling across the country it occurs to you that your world knows no boundaries. You can make time
on the interstate, or jump on a dusty back road. Anything's possible on a dual purpose machine from
Kawasaki. Take, for instance, the KLR650. Its counter-balanced, DOHC, 651 cc engine delivers you
wherever, whenever, in smooth torquey comfort. And, with its huge 6.1-gallon fuel tank, the journey
continues long after the others stop.
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| If your pleasure is riding a light-weight 4-stroke 250, then you'll be delighted with the KLR250. It's got the goods for on and off highway excursions, like a long travel suspension and high ground clearance. Looking for something smaller to manage, then the KE100 fits the bill. With its compact dimensions, lively 2-stroke engine and versatile suspension, the KE100 will take you away, across suburbs and into the hills. Explore your world. On a dual purpose bike from Kawasaki. |
| Specifications | KLR650 | KLR250 | KE100 |
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| engine type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single | 2-stroke, air-cooled single |
| displacement | 651 cc | 249 cc | 99 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 100 x 83 mm | 74 x 58 mm | 49.5 x 51.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1(low speed); 11.0:1 (high speed) | 9.4:1(low speed); 6.9:1 (high speed) |
| Valve system | DOHC, 4 valves | DOHC, 4 valves | Rotary disc valve |
| Carburetion | Keihin CVK40 | Keihin CVK34 | Mikuni VM19SC |
| Ignition | Eletronic CDI | Electronic CDI | Electronic CDI |
| Starting | Electric, with Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release | Primary kick | Kick |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel with aluminum rear sub-frame | Double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Wheelbase | 58.9 inches | 55.7 inches | 50.6 inches |
| Suspension, front | 38 mm air-adjustable fork | 36 mm air-adjustable fork | Center-axle hydraulic fork |
| Suspension, rear | UNI-TRAK with 5-way preload and 4-way rebound damping | UNI-TRAK with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping | Dual hydraulic shocks with 5-way preload |
| Wheel travel, front/rear | 9.1/9.1 inches | 9.1/9.1 inches | 5.7/4.3 inches |
| Tire, front | 90/90-21 54S | 3.00-21 4PR | 2.75-19 4PR |
| Tire, rear | 130/80-17 65S | 4.60-17 4PR | 3.00-17 4PR |
| Brakes, front/rear | Disc/disc | Disc/drum | Drum/drum |
| Seat height | 35 inches | 33.7 inches | 31.7 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 6.1 gallons | 2.9 gallons | 2.4 gallons |
| Dry weight | 338 pounds | 258 pounds | 187 pounds |
| Color | Forest Bluish Green | Forest Bluish Green | Lime Green |
| Specifications | KLR650 | KLR250 | KE100 |
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