KLR 650

2004 Kawasaki KLR 650 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2004 Kawasaki KLR 650 enduro - offroad motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 651 cc (39.7 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42 HP (30.7 kW) while maximum torque reaches 47 Nm (34.7 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 64.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the KLR 650 measures 168 kg (370 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 29 indexed model years from 1987 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.