DIRT NEWS chain guide material and shape add increased reliability on top of the units already strong record . The 5-speed gearbox remains but Kawasaki says they have also made refinements to improve shifting feel and reduce weight . While the main section of the frame remains essentially the same as the old model , the subframe has been integrated with the frame to increase torsional rigidity for a more composed ride . A new and 30mm longer swingarm also contributes to better handling . The overall weight of the KLR650 is still on the heavy side with the bike tipping the scales at 210kg in its base trim . The KLR650 Adventure with its added crash protection and luggage tips the scales at 222kg . Aesthetically the KLR650 leaps forward with a new LED headlight and forward fairing , however , from the seat back the bike looks very similar to the second generation . Other visual changes are a new talker windscreen , which is now 50 mm taller for better wind protection and features two-position bolt-on adjustability that allows windshield height to be increased a further 30 mm .
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