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Kawasaki just restated a more accurate weight this time around. A pre-2008 with a full tank of gas weighs 400 pounds. I haven't seen any real world measurements on the 2008. It may be a few pounds heavier, but not 50.

----- Original Message ----- From: "ezridernc" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 7:59 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 50 lbs.? > Am I reading correctly that the 2008 is almost 50 lbs heavier than the > '07? > > Why? > > How can a new owner shed some of that bulk? > > Thank you, > > EZ > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

from powersportsnetwork.com ... MANUFACTURER Kawasaki Kawasaki MODEL YEAR 2007 2008 Wheelbase 58.9 in. 58.3 in. Seat Height 35 in. 35 in. Dry Weight 337 lbs. 386 lbs. Fuel Capacity 6.1 gal. 6.1 gal. EZ

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Mike Frey wrote: > > Kawasaki just restated a more accurate weight this time around. > > A pre-2008 with a full tank of gas weighs 400 pounds. I haven't seen any > real world measurements on the 2008. It may be a few pounds heavier, but not > 50.

On Tue, 26 Jun 2007, ezridernc wrote:

> from powersportsnetwork.com ... > > > MANUFACTURER Kawasaki Kawasaki > MODEL YEAR 2007 2008 > Wheelbase 58.9 in. 58.3 in. > Seat Height 35 in. 35 in. > Dry Weight 337 lbs. 386 lbs. > Fuel Capacity 6.1 gal. 6.1 gal. >

That 2007 weight is the fantasy land number that Kawasaki marketing department came up with. Used google with "2008 klr 650 weight" and the first hit gave: Numbers from MCN's reviews: In order: dynamometer measured rear wheel horsepower, torque, wet weight, and power to weight ratio. 2006 34.0 hp 33.3 lb ft 409.0 lb 1:12.03 2008 36.1 hp 32.7 lb ft 428 lb 1:11.86 Eleven pounds more for the 2008. -- Doug Herr doug@... A16 in Oakland, California