2026 Kawasaki KLE500
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Specifications
| Engine | 451cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 8-valve, parallel twin |
| Power | 38 kW {52 PS} / 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 43 Nm {4.4 kgfm} / 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 litres |
| Seat Height | 870 mm (34.2 in) |
| Curb Weight* | 193 kg (425 lb) |
| Wheelbase | 1,555 mm (61.2 in) |
| Road Clearance | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | ø43 mm inverted fork / 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | New Uni Trak / 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Rear Brake | ø230 mm disc with dual-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21M/C 54S |
| Rear Tire | 140/70-17M/C 66S |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 2,300 x 940 x 1,405/1,355 mm (high/low) (90.6 x 37.0 x 55.3/53.3 in (high/low)) |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Front Brakes | ø300 mm disc with dual-piston caliper |
| Rake / Trail | 28.0° / 104 mm |
| Bore x Stroke | 70.0 x 58.6 mm |
| Instrumentation | High-contrast full LCD instrumentation with digital speedometer, bar-style tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters, remaining range, current and average fuel consumption, coolant temperature, clock, connected device notifications (mail, telephone), service indicator, and Economical Riding Indicator |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Steering Angle (L/R) | 40° / 40° |
| Estimated Dry Weight** | 174 kg (384 lb) |
| Kawasaki Protection Plus | 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 months |