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Kawasaki KLR650 Gen 1 (Carb)

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Kawasaki KLR650 Gen 1 (Carb) — from 1987 to 2007.

19872007 Kawasaki KLR650 Gen 1 (Carb)

652cc Single DOHC Liquid-Cooled Carbureted (KL650A) · Chain

44 hp / 40 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity2.1 qt

Coolant

TypeEthylene Glycol 50/50
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Fuel

Tank6.1 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Front90/90-21
Rear130/80-17
Pressure (front)26 PSI
Pressure (rear)29 PSI

Battery

Group sizeYTX9-BS
Shop group YTX9-BS battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.031 in
Shop spark plugs

Service Intervals

Oil change3,000 mi
Coolant flush24,000 mi
Spark plugs6,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter3,000 mi