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Starter Motor for Kawasaki KLR650 KL650 KLX650 21163-1108
Starter Motor for Kawasaki KLR650 KL650 KLX650 21163-1108
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Product Overview
Replace a worn, weak, noisy, or failed starter motor with this electric starter motor, designed for select Kawasaki KLR650, KL650, and KLX650 motorcycle applications using common Kawasaki starter references 21163-1108 and 21163-1217.
The starter motor helps crank the engine when the electric start button is pressed. A failing motorcycle starter motor may cause slow cranking, clicking, intermittent starting, no-crank issues, grinding noise, or failure to start even when the battery is fully charged.
This replacement starter motor features 39.57mm mounting hole spacing and 126.68mm length based on supplied product data. Please compare your original starter motor’s OEM number, gear count, rotation direction, mounting points, electrical terminal, body shape, shaft position, and overall dimensions before ordering.
Product Compatibility
| Make | Model | Year Range | OEM / Reference Number | Fitment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | KLR650 / KL650-A | Select 1987–2007 applications | 21163-1108 | Main KLR650 fitment; confirm original starter body and mounting layout |
| Kawasaki | KLR650 / KL650-E | Select 2008–2018 applications | 21163-1108 | Main later KLR650 fitment; match by OEM number and physical design |
| Kawasaki | KLR650 / KL650 | Supplier-listed 1989–1991 applications | 21163-1108 | Included in broader KLR650 fitment range; verify original starter |
| Kawasaki | KLR650 / KL650 | Supplier-listed 1997–2018 applications | 21163-1108 | Included in broader KLR650 fitment range; verify original starter |
| Kawasaki | KLX650-C / KLX650 | 1993–1996 | 21163-1217 | Confirmed KLX650 electric-start application; compare original starter before ordering |
| Kawasaki | KLX650R | 1993–1996 | Verify original part | Do not use model name alone; confirm the bike has a matching electric starter |
| Kawasaki | Kawasaki 650cc Dual-Sport Platform | Select applications | Verify original starter | Fitment depends on model code, year, market, and starter motor version |
Important Fitment Note:
This part is not selected by model name alone. Kawasaki KLR650, KL650, KLX650, and KLX650R model names can refer to different model codes and starting-system configurations. Please confirm your original starter motor matches 21163-1108, 21163-1217, or the same physical starter design before ordering.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product Type | Electric Starter Motor |
| Compatible Brand | Kawasaki |
| Main Compatible Models | KLR650, KL650 |
| Related Compatible Model | KLX650-C, verify before purchase |
| Common Engine Platform | Kawasaki 650cc single-cylinder dual-sport motorcycle |
| Mounting Hole Spacing | 39.57mm / 1.56" |
| Length | 126.68mm / 4.99" |
| Main OEM Reference | 21163-1108 |
| Related OEM Reference | 21163-1217 |
| Compact OEM Formats | 211631108 / 211631217 |
| Material / Build | High-quality material with corrosion and wear resistance, based on supplied product data |
| Common Vehicle Type | Motorcycle / Dual-Sport Motorcycle / Dirt Bike |
| Application | Electric Starting System |
| Fitment Type | Replacement, match by OEM number, mounting style, terminal position, and starter body |
Key Features
- Electric starter motor for select Kawasaki KLR650, KL650, and KLX650 applications
- Replaces common Kawasaki starter motor reference 21163-1108
- Cross-references with 21163-1217 on matching KLX650-C applications
- Helps restore electric start function when the original starter motor is weak, worn, noisy, or failed
- High-quality material construction helps support corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and long service life
- Designed to improve starting reliability and reduce starter-related failure issues
- Replacement-style design for matching Kawasaki 650cc single-cylinder starting systems
- Original OEM number, gear count, rotation direction, terminal position, mounting layout, and starter body must be checked before installation
OEM Cross Reference
| OEM / Reference Number | Notes |
| 21163-1108 | Main Kawasaki KLR650 / KL650 starter motor reference |
| 211631108 | Compact format of 21163-1108 |
| 21163-1217 | Related Kawasaki KLX650-C starter motor reference |
| 211631217 | Compact format of 21163-1217 |
| 21163-1077 | Possible related aftermarket cross-reference; verify before purchase |
| SMU0214 | Common aftermarket starter motor reference on some listings; verify before purchase |
| 410-54060 | Common aftermarket starter motor reference on some listings; verify before purchase |
| 18683 / 18683N | Common aftermarket starter references on some listings; verify before purchase |
Please use the OEM/reference number together with physical fitment checks. If your original starter motor has a different gear count, rotation direction, shaft style, mounting hole layout, electrical terminal, body length, or mounting position, this part may not fit.
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Fitment FAQ
Will this part fit my specific model and year?
This starter motor is designed for select Kawasaki KLR650 / KL650 applications when the original starter matches OEM reference 21163-1108 and the same physical design. Please compare your original starter motor’s part number, mounting hole spacing, body shape, shaft position, and electrical terminal before ordering.
Do I need to match the OEM part number?
Yes, matching the OEM or reference number is strongly recommended. This listing is mainly associated with Kawasaki 21163-1108 and related 21163-1217 applications. OEM number alone is not enough, so please also confirm the mounting hole spacing, shaft design, terminal position, body length, and available installation space.
What models or situations does this part not fit?
This part does not fit Kawasaki KLR, KLX, Ninja, Versys, Vulcan, KX, KXF, ATV, or Mule models that use a different starter motor number, different gear design, different shaft length, different mounting holes, different terminal style, or different starter body. It is also not a replacement for the battery, starter relay, starter clutch, stator, ignition coil, CDI / ECU, or complete wiring harness.
What should I check before ordering?
Before ordering, please check your motorcycle’s make, model, year, model code, original starter motor OEM number, gear design, rotation direction, mounting hole spacing, electrical terminal, shaft position, starter body length, starter body shape, and product photos. For best fitment, compare this starter motor directly with your original unit.