| Attribute | Kawasaki KLR 650 2010 × | Suzuki DR 650 SE 2020 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2020 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLR 650 | Suzuki DR 650 SE |
| 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 | 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) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Fully transistorized | Digital/CDI |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork / 7.9 in. | Telescopic, leading axle, oil damped, 10.2 inches of travel, (low seat setting 8.7 in. of travel) |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping / 7.3 in. | Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping, 10.2 inches of travel, (low seat setting 8.7 in |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | - | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 280 | 240 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | - |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90-S21 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 120/90-S17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,481 | 1,490 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 196 | 166 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,349 | 1,195 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,296 | 2,255 |
| Overall width (mm) | 960 | 865 |
| Seat height (mm) | 889 | 885 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 211 | 265 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 23.08 | 13 |