| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2025 |
| Colours | Ebony, Sunbeam Red, Oriental Blue | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki KLR 650 | Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 960 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 37.8 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,296 mm | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,349 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 53.1 inches | - |
| Length (in.) | 90.4 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.3 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 889 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 35.0 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 211 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 8.3 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,481 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 889 mm / 35.0 in. | 887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 270 mm / 10.6 in |
| Height | 1350 mm / 53.1 in | - |
| Length | 2,296 mm / 90.4 in. | - |
| Width | 960 mm / 37.8 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 387.0 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 175.5 | 211.5 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.10 gallons | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 23.08 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 428.0 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 194.1 kg | 214.5 |
| Dry Weight | 175.5 kg / 387.0 lbs | 211.5 kg / 466.2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.08 litres / 6.10 gallons | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 196.0 kg / 432.0 lbs | 214.5 kg / 472.8 lb |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 93.0 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 149.7 km/h | - |
| Maximum RPM | 7800 | - |
| Top Speed | 149.7 km/h / 93.0 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 5.880 seconds | - |
| Max Power | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.2057 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 14.400 seconds | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 651.00 cc | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 39.72 cubic inches | - |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 100.0 x 83.0 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.9 x 3.3 inches | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 889 cc / 54.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 83 mm. | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Engine Oil Specification | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin CVK40 | DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Transistorized | - |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication (wet sump) | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Spark Plug | NGK, DPR 8EA/9 | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, cable operation | Cable operated PASC Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Sealed Chain | Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.867 (43/15) | 16:45 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.266 (34/15) 2nd 1.444 (26/18) 3rd 1.136 (25/22) 4th 0.954 (21/22) 5th 0.791 (19/24) | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 2.272 / 75/33 | 39:75 |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 185 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 7.3 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 201 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 7.9 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | 48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload |
| Suspension - Rear | Uni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | WP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload |
| Clamp Offset - Triple | - | 30 mm / 1.1 in |
| Handlebar | - | Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm |
| Rake | 28.0° | 25.8° |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 64.2° |
| Subframe | - | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 106.9 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 185 mm / 7.2 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | - | MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional) |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.0 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 280 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 240 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable) |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 -21 | 90/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Tyres - Rear | 130/80 -17 | 150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Wheels | - | Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.50 x 21 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.50 x 18 |