Kawasaki KLR650: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the Kawasaki KLR650? Its 35.0" (89 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 35.0" / 89 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 465 lb / 211 kg |
| Style | adv |
| Seat width | narrow |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~32.1" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~31.1" |
| Lowering options | Available |
| Approx. MSRP | $6,899 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the Kawasaki KLR650 at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Too tall |
| 29" | Too tall (or better, lowered) |
| 30" | Tiptoes (or better, lowered) |
| 31" | Tiptoes (or better, lowered) |
| 32" | Balls of both feet |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the Kawasaki KLR650?
- The Kawasaki KLR650 has a published unladen seat height of 35.0 inches (89 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 2.0 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the Kawasaki KLR650?
- You can plant both feet flat on the Kawasaki KLR650 from roughly a 32.1-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 31.1 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the Kawasaki KLR650 be lowered?
- Yes. Off-the-shelf lowering options exist for the Kawasaki KLR650 — lowering links, a lower seat, or a suspension lowering kit can typically recover around an inch and a half, often enough to move a tiptoe fit to balls-of-the-feet.
Lowering & gear for the Kawasaki KLR650
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