Yamaha Xt660r vs Kawasaki Klr 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt660r vs Kawasaki Klr 650. Yamaha Xt660r: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Klr 650: 40 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2022+ fuel-injected model; carbureted models ~35 hp) hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022+ model; earlier carbureted models approx. 193–198 kg) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 130–145 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt660r
Kawasaki Klr 650
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
40 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2022+ fuel-injected model; carbureted models ~35 hp)
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
55 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
165 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 130–145 km/h)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022+ model; earlier carbureted models approx. 193–198 kg)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
"A genuinely tough, unfussy adventure bike that earns its keep daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reputation
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Subframe cracking known issue
−Stock shock disappoints off-road
−Uninspiring top-end performance
"The world's most capable mediocre motorcycle — buy it used without hesitation."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Parts and community support everywhere
+Handles dirt roads competently
Cons
−Doohickey failure kills engines
−Brutal highway vibration
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
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