Comparison of Kawasaki KLR650 2009 and Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2011

Attribute	Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2011 ×	Kawasaki KLR650 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2009
Make	Yamaha	Kawasaki
Model	Yamaha XT660Z Tenere	Kawasaki KLR650
Category	Enduro / offroad	Enduro / offroad
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Injection	Carburettor. Keihin CVK40
Displacement (cm³)	660	651
Power (kw)	34.3	-
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	58	-
Bore (mm)	100	100
Stroke (mm)	84	83
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Driveline	Constant Mesh, 5-speed	-
Ignition	TCI	Fully transistorized
Clutch	Multiple-disc coil spring, Wet	-
Lubrication system	Dry sump	-
Compression	10.0:1	9.8:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic forks	41mm telescopic fork / 7.9 in.
Rear suspension	Monocross, Swingarm	UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping / 7.3 in.
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	245	240
Frame type	Steel tube diamond shape	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front tyre	90/90-21	90/90-21
Rear tyre	130/80-17	130/80-17
Trail (mm)	113	-
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	black blue	ebony oriental blue sunbeam red
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,505	1,481
Kerb weight (kg)	206	196
Overall height (mm)	1,477	1,349
Overall length (mm)	2,246	2,296
Overall width (mm)	865	960
Seat height (mm)	895	889
Ground clearance (mm)	245	211
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	23	23.08
Oil capacity (l)	2.9	-