Kawasaki KLR650 vs MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki KLR650 (2022-2025) and the MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5 (2022-2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki KLR650 40 hp, MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5 46.9 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki KLR650 53 Nm, MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5 51 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki KLR650 (2022-2025)40
- MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5 (2022-2023)46.9 (best)
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki KLR650 (2022-2025)53 (best)
- MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5 (2022-2023)51
Weight kg
- Kawasaki KLR650 (2022-2025)207
- MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5 (2022-2023)220
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-2025 · Base / ABS Remove |  2022-2023 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dual-sport | Dual-sport |
| Years | 2022-2025 | 2022-2023 |
| Engine | 652cc liquid-cooled DOHC single, fuel-injected | 554.0 ccm (33.81 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, Injection |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Displacement | 652 cc | 554 cc |
| Power | 40 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 46.9 hp @ 7,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 53 Nm @ 4,500 rpmBest | 51 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed, Wet, multi-disc, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 207 kg (wet) | 220 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 870 mm | 860 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 23.1 LBest | 20 L |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.9 in (200mm) travel | KYB “UPSIDE DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound and spring preload adjustment |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak single shock, twin-sided swingarm, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 7.3 in (185mm) travel | Progressive, KYB single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment |
| Brake system | Single front / single rear hydraulic disc brakes; ABS optional (standard on Traveler trim), rear ABS not defeatable | ABS |
| Front brake | Single 300mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Double disc. ABS, 329 mm |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper | Single disc. ABS, 220 mm |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 | 100/80-ZR19 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 | 150/70-ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 6,699 (USA) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.