The suspension has an inch or so less travel, making the seat height lower.
Larger front brake rotor with guard. The caliper is a double piston unit.
Push to cancel turn signals
Instrument cluster is different, and are not fixed as on the A model.
Front forks are different to accommodate the fender and caliper mounting, and the stanchion tubes are 4mm compared to 3mm on the A models..
Basic drive train is the same as an A model.
Seems there was some rumor regarding the Tengai have a higher output electrical system. I have never been able to confirm that.
https://www.klrforum.com/klr-other-motorcycle-related-discussion/9353-difference-between-klr-tengai.html
Differences between these bikes include a dual piston front caliper on the Tengai versus a single on the KLR, shorter but thicker forks, and a much nicer instrument panel that was attached to the frame and not the triple tree. In addition, the rear subframes are slightly different and the rear footpegs have a different mounting bracket setup. In other words, be careful when you are shopping for a rear rack system. You’d be tempted to buy one for a KLR because they’re much more prevalent, but it might not fit correctly. Luggage might already be taken care for you, though, as the owner is throwing in a Givi top case with this Kawi.
https://www.bike-urious.com/alternate-klr-1991-kawasaki-tengai/
Differences are: Bigger front brakes, bigger forks (diameter), bigger fuel tank, better suspension all round (but still shit), different controls (i.e push to cancel indicators etc) and most importantly better looking!
