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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
-
MSRP
$13,799
MSRP
-
Warranty
24
Warranty
-
Insurance
Insurance
-
Finance
Finance
-
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2009
Introduction Year
-
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1700 Classic LT
Display Name
KLR™ 650
Year
2009
Year
2009
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
108 / 146.4
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque RPM
2250
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
100 / 3.94
Stroke (mm/in)
104 / 4.09
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1700 / 103.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
651 / 39.7
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
3.27 / 83
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11 / 280
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.9 / 200.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.1 / 78.7
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.3 / 185.4
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
-
Air Adjustable
Yes
Air Adjustable
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.2
Length (ft)
-
Width (in/mm)
40.4 / 1026.2
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
57.7 / 1465.6
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
2.4
Length (ft/in)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
798.2 / 362.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.3 / 718.8
Seat Height (in/mm)
35 / 889
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Backrest Type
Detachable
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Location
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Seat Specifications
Standard
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Wind Deflector
Standard
Wind Deflector
-
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
-
Construction
-
Construction
Standard
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$5,599
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Folding
Yes
Folding
-
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
High
Height
Mid
Rearview Mirrors
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
-
Windshield
Standard
Saddle Bag (s)
Standard
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag Material
Leather
Saddle Bag Material
-
Saddle Bag Trim
Studded
Saddle Bag Trim
-
Number Of Saddle Bags
2
Number Of Saddle Bags
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Optional
Leather Storage
Standard
Leather Storage
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Helmet Storage
Standard
Helmet Storage
-
Fork Bag
-
Fork Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Type
-
Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
-
Length (in/mm)
90.4 / 2296.2
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
37.8 / 960.1
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
53.1 / 1348.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
8.3 / 210.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
386 / 175.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
432 / 196
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.1 / 23.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.69
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/90 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/80 R17
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
Paint
-
Paint
Standard