Kawasaki Klr 650 Adventure vs Honda Xr650l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Klr 650 Adventure
Honda Xr650l
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
34 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
40 hp @ 6,000 rpm
34 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: US-spec figures; often cited as low due to EPA/CARB restrictions)
Torque
55 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
52 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Klr 650 Adventure
7.8/10
"The unglamorous workhorse that actually completes the adventure."
Pros
+Parts availability is legendary
+Massive supportive owner community
+Bulletproof long-haul reliability
Cons
−Doohickey failure kills engines
−Stock seat is genuinely awful
−Heavy for technical off-road
Honda Xr650l
7.8/10
"The definition of reliable, if you accept its 1993 soul."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Factory jetting criminally lean
−Heavy for true off-road
−Dated suspension technology