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Kawasaki KLE500 SE
Overview
Engine and Drive Train
| Engine type | In line |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Valves | DOHC |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Lubrication | Forced |
| Displacement | 451 ccm |
| Bore | 70 mm |
| Stroke | 58,6 mm |
| Engine power | 45 HP |
| Rpm at Max. Power | 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 42,6 Nm |
| Rpm at Torque | 6000 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 11,3 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Throttle Bore | 32 mm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Clutch Type | Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Transmission | Chain |
| Transmission Type | Gearshift |
| Number of gears | 6 |
Dimensions and Weights
| Front tyre width | 90 mm |
|---|---|
| Front tyre height | 90 % |
| Front tyre diameter | 21 inch |
| Rear tyre width | 140 mm |
| Rear tyre height | 70 % |
| Rear tyre diameter | 17 inch |
| Length | 2300 mm |
| Width | 980 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1555 mm |
| Seat Height | 870 mm |
| Ground clearance | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight (with ABS) | 195 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 l |
| License compliancy | A2 |
| Range | 400 km |
| Combined CO2 emissions | 93 g/km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 4 l/100km |
Chassis
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular |
| Rake | 28 degree |
| Trail | 104 mm |
Suspension Rear
| Suspension | Swing arm |
|---|---|
| Shock absorber | Monoshock |
| Shock mount | Uni Trak |
| Travel | 196 mm |
Suspension Front
| Front suspension | Upside-Down telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Travel | 210 mm |
Brakes Front
| Type | Single disk |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 300 mm |
| Piston | Double piston |
Brakes Rear
| Type | Disc |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 230 mm |
| Piston | Double piston |
Assistance Systems
| Advanced Rider Assistance Systems | ABS |
|---|
Equipment
| Equipment | Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting |
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Fazit aus der 1000PS Redaktion
The Kawasaki KLE500 2026 is not an off-road monster, but a well-balanced A2 adventure bike with a clear all-round orientation. It impresses with its stable suspension, good-natured engine and successful ergonomics and marks a solid new start for Kawasaki in the adventure segment. It does have some minor faults, but only one of them is really annoying.
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