What category is the 2019 Kawasaki KLR 650?

General information
Category	Super motard
Model	Kawasaki KLR 650
Year	2019
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	Electric CDI
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Carburettor. Keihin CVK40
Bore x Stroke	100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Compression	9.8:1
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single piston
Front brakes diameter	280 mm (11.0 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear tyre	130/80-17
Front tyre	90/90-21
Rear wheel travel	185 mm (7.3 inches)
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping
Front wheel travel	201 mm (7.9 inches)
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic fork
Trail	112 mm (4.4 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	28.0°
Frame type	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	23.09 litres (6.10 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance	211 mm (8.3 inches)
Overall width	960 mm (37.8 inches)
Overall length	2,296 mm (90.4 inches)
Overall height	1,349 mm (53.1 inches)
Seat height	889 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	196.0 kg (432.0 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Factory warranty	12 Months Limited
Starter	Electric
Color options	Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Matte Carbon Gray, Pearl Solar Yellow/Metallic Spark Black, Matrix Camo Gray

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

8.5s

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track10%

City45%

Cornering35%

Daily Riding55%

Touring65%

Passenger40%

Rider Profile

Best For	Note: category listed as super motard appears mismatched, as the KLR 650 is actually a dual-sport adventure bike, and this profile is built accordingly; it suits riders with at least some basic experience handling a tall, heavy single-cylinder machine on
Purpose	Built as a rugged, affordable dual-sport for long-distance overlanding, gravel roads, and light off-road exploration rather than outright speed or cornering precision.
Rider Fit	The tall 871mm seat height and 209kg wet weight demand reasonably long legs and decent upper-body strength, especially when maneuvering it off-road or at low speed.
Character	A rider who values reliability, simplicity, and go-anywhere capability over performance, and who enjoys a slow-and-steady, torque-driven riding style.
Not Ideal For	This bike is not for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, high-speed highway comfort, or track-day thrills.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 889mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2019 Kawasaki KLR 650, with a relaxed knee angle of around 145 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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