Kawasaki KLR 650 Repair Manual (2008-2013)

The Kawasaki KLR650 received a substantial redesign for the 2008 model year, beginning the KL650E generation commonly referred to as the second-generation KLR650. Kawasaki retained the motorcycle's established 651 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder layout while revising the chassis, suspension, brakes, cooling system, electrical equipment and bodywork.

Kawasaki's 2008 redesign introduced 41 mm front forks, revised Uni-Trak rear suspension, a larger 280 mm petal-style front brake rotor, updated rear braking, improved wind protection and a substantially larger rear luggage rack. The changes were intended to improve the KLR650's road and touring performance without removing its dual-purpose capability.

The KL650E generation ultimately continued through 2018, but Kawasaki updated the service manual as later model years and variants were introduced. The manual offered here is revision 99924-1384-06, whose Model Application table specifically covers the 2008 through 2013 KL650E8, E9, EA, EB, EC and ED models. Kawasaki's later 99924-1384-12 revision extends the official service-manual family through the 2018 KLR650, including later New Edition and Camo variants.