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KVF650 4x4

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42 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.17 hp/kg
Torque
51 Nm
Engine
633 ccm

2014 Kawasaki KVF650 4x4 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's atv motorcycle lineup, the 2014 Kawasaki KVF650 4x4 pairs a 633 cc (38.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46.5 HP (34 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 51.4 Nm (37.9 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 73.5 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the KVF650 4x4 measures 298 kg (657 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.41 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,285 mm (50.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 20.5-liter (5.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2012 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
73.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.41 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,250–7,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement 633.0 ccm (38.63 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details Reed valve.
Power 46.5 HP (34.0 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 51.4 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.9 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Compression 9.9:1
Bore x Stroke 80.0 x 63.0 mm (3.1 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Carburettor. Keihin CVKR-34, 2 carburetors
Ignition Digital DC-CDI
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Driveline 2WD/4WD, shaft
Chassis
Frame Type Double tubular
Front Suspension MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Independent
Wheelbase 1285 mm (50.6 inches)
Ground Clearance 245 mm (9.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 25/8-12
Rear Tyre 25/10-12
Front Brakes Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear Brakes Sealed multidisc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 273.0 kg (601.9 pounds)
Weight incl. 298.0 kg (657.0 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.1704 HP/kg
Overall Height 1235 mm (48.6 inches)
Overall Length 2195 mm (86.4 inches)
Overall Width 1165 mm (45.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity 20.50 litres (5.42 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Black
Electrical Starting battery.
Carrying Capacity Front and rear rack
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