KAWASAKI KLR650 (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, Kawasaki released the KRL650, seven years in a row best-selling motorcycle that walked on the same path as its predecessors with the ability to perform on both daily commutes and weekend off-road adventures.

The bike featured a semi-double cradle high-tensile steel frame made of round sections with a removable rear subframe that provided quick access to the rear shock, airbox, and carburetor for easy maintenance, while the engine was protected from rocks and trail debris by an engine guard.

In addition, the motorcycle featured a large fairing that provided great wind protection, an easy-to-read instrument panel mounted on the fairing with a large-face speedometer, a tachometer, an odometer, a trip meter, a water temperature gauge, and a urethane seat foam that offered all-day comfort.

For suspension, the 2013 Kawasaki KRL650 packed a 41 mm fork on the front that offered 200 mm of wheel travel with a high-mounted front fender for off-road situations and a Uni-Trak five-way preload-adjustable and four-way rebound adjustable shock absorber on the rear that provided 190 mm of wheel travel.

As for power, the Kawasaki KRL650 took its thrust from a 651cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a compact combustion chamber that offered low-end torque and enough power across the rpm range and a secondary air system that reduced emissions.

As for the power figures, the bike delivered an output power of 42 hp with a peak at 7,000 rpm and 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) of torque available at 5,000 rpm.