Front and rear suspension of motorcycle Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys (2007-2025)

Exploded View of Suspension
No.FastenerTorqueRemarks Nmkgf·m ft·lb 1Front Axle Clamp Bolt202.015 2Front Fork Bottom Allen Bolts202.015 3Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower)293.021AL 4Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper)202.015 5Front Fork Top Plugs353.626 6Piston Rod Nuts202.015 AL:...

Specifications of Suspension
ItemStandard Front Fork (Per One Unit) Fork Inner Tube Diameter041 mm (1.6 in.) Air PressureAtmospheric pressure (Non-adjustable) Rebound Damper Setting (Only Right Fork Leg)1 3/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position (Usable Range: 0 —3 3...

Special Tools of Suspension
Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143 Oil Seal & Bearing Remover: 57001-1058 Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129 Jack: 57001-1238 Fork Oil Seal Driver, ∅41: 57001-1288 Fork Oil Level Gauge: 57001-1290 Fork Piston Rod Puller, M10 x 1.0: 57001-1298 Fork Spring...

Front fork — removal and installation
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment (Only Right Fork Leg) To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound damping adjuster [A] on top of the right front fork leg to the desired position. The standard adjuster setting for the average-build rider...

Rear Shock Absorber
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound damping adjuster [A] until you feel a click. The standard adjuster setting for an average-build rider of 68 kg (150 lb) with no passenger and no accessories is...

Swingarm — removal and installation
Swingarm Removal Remove: Muffler Body (See Muffler Body Removal in the Engine Top End chapter) Engine Sprocket (See Engine Sprocket Removal in the Final Drive chapter) Rear Wheel (See Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tiers chapter) Raise the rear...