680 kit

+2 mm overbore. Actually 677cc's.

Cheaper to do on early models. Big money for plated cylinders.

Just curious, why ? 32cc increase over standard when the 1000 model is available and isn't much bigger in stature ?

DYNA118 said:

What is the 680 kit [I just got my 650]
Thanks Jim

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It's a great way to ad very little HP gain.

If you are hunting for more HP get a different bike.

I'd like to ride one. A 680 kit in a Klr 650 is a noticeable gain.

Did the 680 to my 05 650. The power gain was noticeable, but not huge. Did it at 100K because it was using more oil than I cared for. Ended up replacing the heads(Found some w/12K) as that was the source of the oil burning. Glad I did it. Would I do it again. Probably not ,as others said just find a different faster bike.

I already did it.

Costs around $500 minimum. $1000+ overbore and replated newer cylinders.

Iffn' any of you wanna race me, I'm up for it. Maybe even a few of the 1000 people.

billeclubb said:

I'd like to ride one. A 680 kit in a Klr 650 is a noticeable gain.

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Without checking I can tell you that if the 680 kit made a noteworthy increase in power on the KLR it also increased the compression, not just the bore size/displacement. Stock on the KLR is 9.8 to 1.

DL650s are already at 11.5 to 1 and runs on regular gas.

Suzuki made increasing the power on the DL650 easy. Trade it in for a DL1000/1050. Butt hen you will need to buy at least mid-grade gas for reliable long term life.

richlandrick said:

Without checking I can tell you that if the 680 kit made a noteworthy increase in power on the KLR it also increased the compression, not just the bore size/displacement. Stock on the KLR is 9.8 to 1.

DL650s are already at 11.5 to 1 and runs on regular gas.

Suzuki made increasing the power on the DL650 easy. Trade it in for a DL1000/1050. Butt hen you will need to buy at least mid-grade gas for reliable long term life.

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I have owned 2 1000's already, way too top heavy.

Some want to use a pile of their money on farkles, I want to spend my money on the motor.

billeclubb said:

I'd like to ride one. A 680 kit in a Klr 650 is a noticeable gain.

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Yes, but there isn't a KLR1050 to compare with. If there was no DL1050, the 680 kit would be the faster better cheaper way to go.

Then go for it and report back.

The 680 kit does not make it a 1000 competitor, just a better 650. My 18 1000 has way more power and torque, but at the cost of a weight gain(Only noticeable at low speeds).
Rick- the kit raises the compression to 13 to 1.

billeclubb said:

I have owned 2 1000's already, way too top heavy.

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I used to think this way about my dl1k7, until i installed an ohlins shock, had the forks rebuilt and revalved, and most crucially raised the forks 10mm in the clamps. The difference the fork raising made was nothing short of incredible, I almost started a thread post purely to vent my excitement over how much better the bike feels now.

Beforehand I was extremely skeptical any difference would even be noticeable...lets just say I'm a believer and it literally convinced me to keep the bike. It felt like the bike wanted to only go straight.

Granted I am a tall somewhat large human so slow speed stuff doesnt worry me so much if you were referring to that aspect of the bikes weight.

GoodDl said:

I used to think this way about my dl1k7, until i installed an ohlins shock, had the forks rebuilt and revalved, and most crucially raised the forks 10mm in the clamps. The difference the fork raising made was nothing short of incredible, I almost started a thread post purely to vent my excitement over how much better the bike feels now.

Beforehand I was extremely skeptical any difference would even be noticeable...lets just say I'm a believer and it literally convinced me to keep the bike. It felt like the bike wanted to only go straight.

Granted I am a tall somewhat large human so slow speed stuff doesnt worry me so much if you were referring to that aspect of the bikes weight.

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I'm 68 years old I'm working my way smaller and lighter. Have no desire for a DL1000.

billeclubb said:

I'm 68 years old I'm working my way smaller and lighter. Have no desire for a DL1000.

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Never said you desired one, and I fully understand the appeal of lighter bikes. But little pieces of info can help future readers, whether they're owners or potential buyers.

For the record I previously owned a klr650 bored to 685. Everything under the sun accompanoed that as well. While (of course) theres a power bump, IMHO it isnt worth it unless you're burning oil.

I sold that bike, even though I really liked it, due to its' absolute lack of any passing power. I felt trapped behind distracted or bad drivers on freeway and if they were traveling above the speed limit (70ish) it felt uneasy having to wait for a gap big enough to get the steam to safely pass.

I dont think very many comparisons between the klr and Wee are good ones. If someone wants to tinker and bore out their 650 strom i fully support it! I would not go for it myself.

Fleabay has one for sale I have been eye balling. Drop it in!

billeclubb said:

I'm 68 years old I'm working my way smaller and lighter. Have no desire for a DL1000.

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Me too. 55 to 65 Hp seems plenty these days.