RIDE REVIEW I 2022 KAWASAKI KLR650
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epending on how you look at
it, the 2022 KLR650 is an all-
new motorcycle—or not. In the
big picture, maybe it's not so new,
in that it's still a 650cc four-stroke
single with a five-speed gearbox that
puts out roughly the same horse-
power as it did 30 years ago, it has
that distinctive large fuel tank and,
overall, it still looks like a KLR.
On the other hand, the engine is
now fuel injected and significantly
updated, the frame is beefed up
and is now a single unit, the swing-
arm is longer, the front end has
more rake and less trail, it holds
more useable fuel, the brake rotors
are larger, the entire front end is re-
designed, ABS is now offered, and
the suspension is stiffer. (Click here
for a refresher on all the detailed
changes to the 2022 Kawasaki
KLR650. Seems all-new to me.
There are also three versions to
choose from now: Base, Traveler
and Adventure. Pricing starts at
$6699 for the Base model and
tops out at $7999 for the Adventure
with all the helpings—ABS, factory-
installed side cases, LED auxiliary
light set, engine guards, tank pad
and both DC and USB ports. In
between, there is the Traveler
model that comes with a top case
and power outlets. All models are
offered with or without ABS.
We've seen it, we've heard about it,
now it's time to welcome back and ride
the new Kawasaki KLR650
WELCOME
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