Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki KLR650 2009 and Suzuki DR 650 SE 2020

Comparison of Kawasaki KLR650 2009 and Suzuki DR 650 SE 2020 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki KLR650 2009 ×
Suzuki DR 650 SE 2020 ×
General
Production from (year)20092020
MakeKawasakiSuzuki
ModelKawasaki KLR650Suzuki DR 650 SE
CategoryEnduro / offroadSuper motard
Engine and transmission
Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-strokeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CVK40Carburettor. Mikuni BST40
Displacement (cm³)651644
Cooling systemLiquidAir
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Bore (mm)100100
Stroke (mm)8382
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionFully transistorizedDigital/CDI
Lubrication system-Wet sump
Compression9.8:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm telescopic fork / 7.9 in.Telescopic, leading axle, oil damped, 10.2 inches of travel, (low seat setting 8.7 in. of travel)
Rear suspensionUNI-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 brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)240240
Frame typeSemi-double cradle, high-tensile steel-
Front tyre90/90-2190/90-S21
Rear tyre130/80-17120/90-S17
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • ebony
  • oriental blue
  • sunbeam red
  • solid iron grey
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4811,490
Kerb weight (kg)196166
Overall height (mm)1,3491,195
Overall length (mm)2,2962,255
Overall width (mm)960865
Seat height (mm)889885
Ground clearance (mm)211265
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)23.0813



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