KLR65O FEATURES

651 cc 4-Stroke Single

Nov. 01, 2005 By ORC STAFF

651 cc 4-Stroke Single

  • A compact, smooth reliable and proven design
  • Special tuning to improve low and mid-range power
  • Light, silent cam chain reduces engine noise
  • Oil level window permits easy and accurate inspection

Liquid Cooling

  • Even running temperatures mean no power fade on hot days and longer engine life
  • Allows tighter engine clearances for quieter running
  • Automatic fan keeps things cool even in traffic
  • Includes a temperature gauge

Four Valves per Cylinder

  • Better breathing for more power at high rpm
  • Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation on today's gasolines
  • Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow
  • Boosts low-end torque

Double Engine Balancer

  • Engine runs smoothly from idle to redline for rider comfort and less fatigue on long rides

Capacitor Discharge Ignition with Electronic Advance

  • Delivers hot spark at the right time no matter what the rpm
  • Fewer moving parts for long, trouble free life

5-speed Transmission

  • Designed to handle the engine's unique power characteristics
  • The engine's broad torque curve only requires five speeds for great acceleration and relaxed highway cruising

Handlebar-mounted Choke

  • Convenient location makes starting and warm-up easier

Long-travel Suspension

  • Designed to provide a good compromise between the requirements of on and off-road riding
  • Air adjustable front forks

Semi-Double Cradle Frame

  • Made of hi-tech, round section, high-tensile steel, the same strong yet light-weight material used in our world class motocross bikes

Engine Guard

  • So you don't have to worry about the engine when the going gets interesting

Detachable Rear Subframe

  • Simplifies maintenance by providing better access to the rear shock, airbox and carburetor
  • Large rear cargo rack included

UNI-TRAK® Rear Suspension

  • Lowers the center of gravity for better handling
  • Progressive rate provides a smoother. more controlled ride
  • Features a 5-way preload shock absorber with 4-way rebound damping You can tune the ride to match the load and riding conditions

Front and Rear Disc Brakes

  • Powerful and controllable, produce quick, sure stops

Electric starter

  • For easy and convenient starting

Lighting and USFS Approved Spark Arrester

  • Street-legal lighting with turn indicators so you don't have to be home by dark Forestry Service approved spark arrester keeps Smokey happy
2000 KLR65O SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve single
Displacement 651 cc
Bore x Stroke 100.0 x 83.0 mm
Cooling Liquid
Carburetion Keihin CVK4O
Ignition Electronic CDI
Transmission 5-speed
Frame Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail 28 degrees/4.4 in.
Suspension type, front 38mm, leading-axle air-adjustable fork
Suspension adjustments,front Air-adjustable preload
Suspension type, rear UNI-TRAK® single-shock system
Suspension adjustments, rear 5-way preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment
Wheel travel, front 9.1 in.
Wheeltravel,rear 9.1 in.
Tire, front 90/90 x 21
Tire, rear 130/80 x 17
Brakes, front/rear Hydraulic disc/Disc
Overall length 86.8 in.
Overall width 37.0 in.
Overall height 53.0 in.
Ground clearance 9.4 in.
Seat height 35.0 in.
Dry weight 337 lbs
Fuel capacity 6.1 gal.
Wheelbase 58.9in.
Color Olive Green


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