Kawasaki KLR650 OEM Accessories

Bug Catcher – Windshield

Even though you don’t feel like you’re doing much, long stints on the open road getting continuously buffeted at 80-100 kilometres per hour can be pretty exhausting. Even though the KLR has a reasonably effect fairing it can be improved. Kawasaki have their own aftermarket windscreen that fits within minutes. The new screen is 10cm taller than the standard item and is an absolute must for the taller rider. Retail price of $145.45.

The KLR650 Kawasaki accessory screen offers excellent wind protection making it perfect for long distance touring.

Within Easy Reach – KLR Tank Bag

For any adventure rider a tank bag is mandatory. They’re great for storage of essential items that you need to access instead of dragging them out of the back pack. There’s a heap of options available and Kawasaki have created their own that fits in seconds. The lid of the bag is fitted with a map holder with a waterproof zip. Inside the lid is storage for smaller items and a mobile phone. A zip around the base when released increases capacity by giving the bag an extra the depth of 50cm. The bag is attached to a tank cover that clips on to the standard 22litre steel tank and allows access to the fuel filler cap without removal. Retail price of $116.40.

The Kawasaki KLR650 tank bag has a very large map pocket displaying more area than regular tank bags.

A Bigger Boot – Rear Bag

The KLR has one of the biggest and strongest carry racks available on the market. Kawasaki has taken advantage of it by designing a purpose built rear bag to suit. The bag easily fits to the rack with a couple of Velcro straps and two straps with clips for extra security. The unit has a moulded zip top lid giving easy access and a zip around the base when released, increases carrying capacity. Retail price of $212.70.

The lower zip allowed the bag to expand and accommodate a helmet if need be.

KLR Saddle Bags

To compliment the rear bag Kawasaki has also introduced tailor made KLR pannier bags. The stylish moulded units are lightweight and contoured for Adventure riders that want to take a passenger along. Like most universal panniers the two bags are linked by a large Velcro strap and hang across the rear of the seat. This allows you to adjust the height of the bags quickly and easily. They are secured to the rack and the loops on the passenger pegs for easy fitting. Retail price of $313.15.

The saddle bags like the rest of the kit is stylish and well made but to be honest it’s more designed for the soft roader.