2026 Kawasaki KLE500 SE
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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* | 194 kg (428 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) |
| Front Brake | ø300 mm disc with dual-piston caliper |
| 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 980 x 1,510/1,460 mm (high/low) (90.6 x 38.6 x 59.4/57.5 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 | Full-colour TFT screen with digital speedometer, digital bar-style tachometer, gear position indicator, shift lamp, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters, current and average fuel consumption, remaining range, average speed, total time, coolant temperature, clock, battery voltage, Kawasaki service reminder, oil change reminder, and Economical Riding Indicator |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Steering Angle (L/R) | 40° / 40° |
| Estimated Dry Weight** | 175 kg (386) |
| Kawasaki Protection Plus | 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 months |