Kawasaki KLR650 S suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki KLR650 S, 2023 onwards: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 816 mm (32.1 in) seat height, 200 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2023 onwards Kawasaki KLR650 S
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Kawasaki KLR650

2023 onwards · dual-sport · 652 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel200 mm (7.9 in)
Rear suspension travel185 mm (7.3 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire90/90-21
Rear tire130/80-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1540 mm (60.6 in)
Rake30°
Trail122 mm (4.8 in)
Seat height816 mm (32.1 in)
Front brakeSingle 300mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 240mm petal disc, 1-piston caliper

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