| Attribute | Kawasaki KLR 650 2020 × | Suzuki DR650S 2019 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2020 | 2019 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLR 650 | Suzuki DR650S |
| Category | Super motard | Super motard |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 | Carburettor. Mikuni BST40 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 651 | 644 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 82 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Electric CDI | Electronic |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Floating rotor |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Semi-double cradle |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 120/90-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 200 | 260 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 185 | 260 |
| Trail (mm) | 112 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,480 | 1,490 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 196 | 166 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,350 | 1,195 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,295 | 2,255 |
| Overall width (mm) | 960 | 865 |
| Seat height (mm) | 890 | 845 |
| Alternate seat height | - | 885 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 210 | 265 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 23.09 | 13 |