Motorcycle engine lube system Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys (2007-2025)

Exploded View of Engine lubrication system
No.FastenerTorqueRemarks Nmkgf·m ft·lb 1Engine Oil Drain Bolt303.122 2Filter Plate Bolts9.81.087 in·lbL 3Holder Mounting Bolt252.518L 4Lower Fairing Bracket Bolts121.2106 in·lbL 5Oil Filter17.51.813EO, R 6Oil Pan Bolts121.2106 in·lb 7Oil Passage...

Engine Oil Flow Chart
Engine Oil Flow Chart

Specifications of Engine lubrication system
ItemStandard Engine Oil TypeAPI SE, SF or SG API SH, SJ or SL with JASO MA ViscositySAE 10W-40 Capacity:1.7 L (1.8 US gt) (when filter is not removed) 1.9 L (2.0 US gt) (when filter is removed) 2.4 L (2.5 US gt) (when engine is completely dry)...

Special Tools and Sealant
Oil Pressure Gauge, 10 kgf/cm²: 57001-164 Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter, PT3/8: 57001-1233 Kawasaki Bond (Silicone Sealant): 56019-120

Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Warning: Motorcycle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine or transmission seizure, accident, and injury. Oil Level Inspection Check that the engine oil level is...

Oil Pan — removal and installation
Oil Pan Removal Drain the engine oil (See Engine Oil Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Remove: Exhaust Pipe (See Exhaust Pipe Removal in the Engine Top End chapter) Muffler Body (See Muffler Body Removal in the Engine Top End chapter)...

Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Removal Remove: Oil Pan (See Oil Pan Removal) Oil Pressure Relief Valve [A] Oil Pressure Relief Valve Installation Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the oil pressure relief valve, and tighten it....

Oil Pump — removal and installation
Oil Pump Removal Remove: Clutch (See Clutch Removal in the Clutch chapter) Oil Pump Cover Bolts [A] Temporarily install the oil pump sprocket bolt [A]. Note: The oil pump sprocket bolt has a left-hand threads. Using the oil pump sprocket bolt [A],...

Oil Pressure Measurement
Oil Pressure Measurement Remove: Right Lower Fairing (See Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Oil Passage Plug [A] Attach the adapter [A] and gauge [B] to the plug hole. Special Tools - Oil Pressure Gauge, 10 kgf/cm²: 57001-164 Oil Pressure...

Oil Pressure Switch
Oil Pressure Switch Removal Drain the engine oil (See Engine Oil Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Remove: Right Lower Fairing (See Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Switch Cover [A] Switch Terminal Bolt [B] Oil Pressure Switch...