Adventure Motorcycles
2007Kawasaki KLV 1000
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The 2007 Kawasaki KLV 1000 is an adventure bike for riders who want long-distance comfort with light off-road ability. Its 996cc liquid-cooled twin makes 98 hp, with an 840 mm seat, a 207 kg dry weight and a 22-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 996.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 207.0 kg
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Power
- 98.0 HP (72.1 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A large-capacity adventure tourer designed for long-distance road and light off-road travel rather than outright sport riding.
- Built for
- A capable, versatile V-twin adventure machine that blends relaxed touring comfort with modest off-road ability.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for shorter riders, absolute beginners, or those seeking sharp sportbike performance or serious hardcore off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 996.0 ccm
- Power
- 98.0 HP (72.1 kW)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4734 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1540 mm
- Overall length
- 2295 mm
- Overall width
- 910 mm
- Overall height
- 1395 mm
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Dry weight
- 207.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 43 mm cartridge fork, fully adjustable spring preload
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-Link, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring reload
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 110/80-R19
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R17
Other
- Color options
- Orange
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 996 cc | 996 cc | 996 cc | 996 cc | 996 cc |
| Dry weight | 207 kg | 207 kg | 207 kg | 207 kg | 208 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki KLV 1000?
The 2007 Kawasaki KLV 1000 has a Capacity of 996.0 ccm (60.78 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KLV 1000 have?
The 2007 Kawasaki KLV 1000 has a Power of 98.0 HP (72.1 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki KLV 1000 have?
The 2007 Kawasaki KLV 1000 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki KLV 1000 weigh?
The 2007 Kawasaki KLV 1000 has a Dry weight of 207.0 kg (456.4 pounds).
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