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Specs

New or used
New
Availability
In stock
Colour
Blue 21
Displacement
651 ccManufacturer spec
Engine cycle
Four-strokeManufacturer specDealer: 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve single
Cooling
Liquid-cooledManufacturer specDealer: Liquid
Transmission
ManualManufacturer specDealer: 5-speed
Final drive
ChainManufacturer spec
Mileage
3,981 mi
Seat height
35 inManufacturer spec
Wheelbase
58.3 inManufacturer spec
Ground clearance
8.3 inManufacturer spec
Dry weight
386 lbManufacturer spec
Fuel capacity
6.1 galManufacturer spec
Model code
KL650E8F
VIN
JKAKLEE198DA02989
Stock #
C15185
All details from the dealer (15)
Badge
On Sale
Model Type
Dual Purpose

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front: Single 280 mm petal-type disc, 2-piston caliper Rear: Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliperManufacturer spec
Tires
Front: 90/90 x 21 Rear: 130/80 x 17Manufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
90.3 in.Manufacturer spec
Height
53.1 in.Manufacturer spec
Width
37.8 in.Manufacturer spec

Engine

Bore x Stroke
100 x 83 mmManufacturer spec
Compression Ratio
9.8:1Manufacturer spec
Carburetion
Keihin CVK40Manufacturer spec
Ignition
Fully transistorizedManufacturer spec

Operational

Frame
Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steelManufacturer spec
Suspension
Front: 41 mm telescopic fork; 7.9 in. travel Rear: Uni-Trak® single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping; 7.3 in. travelManufacturer spec
Rake
28°Manufacturer spec
Trail
4.4 in.Manufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

NEW 2008 KAWASAKI KLR650 REFINES ON-ROAD CAPABILITIES FOR IMPROVED TOURING PERFORMANCE Tougher, faster, more comfortable and better-performing than ever. The new KLR650 is well suited to life on the highways, deserts, mountains or even the challenging terrain of today’s urban jungle. For 21 years, the Kawasaki KLR650 has been the smart choice for riders seeking reliable on and off-road performance. Now, the 2008 KLR650 features thorough updates aimed at making it a better tour-ready dual-purpose bike than ever before.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 13, 2026 · last checked 1d ago

Price details as printed by the dealer

  1. On Sale$3,995

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LIMITED DATA: one listed price so far (Oct 13, 2026)

  • BOB WEAVER MOTORSPORTS & MARINE (this listing)

Prices as listed by dealers; auction results labelled; a dashed gap = no listed price.

Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 13, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2006–2010 Kawasaki KLR650 · 9 listings

Median asking
$3,299
across 9 comparable listings
This one
$3,995
+21.1% vs median
Days on market
1d
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