Benelli TRK 602 X vs Kawasaki KLE500: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Benelli TRK 602 X (2026-present) and the Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Benelli TRK 602 X 55.2 hp, Kawasaki KLE500 45 hp.
- Torque: Benelli TRK 602 X 54 Nm, Kawasaki KLE500 42.6 Nm.
- Weight: Benelli TRK 602 X 235 kg, Kawasaki KLE500 193 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Benelli TRK 602 X (2026-present)55.2 (best)
- Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present)45
Torque Nm
- Benelli TRK 602 X (2026-present)54 (best)
- Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present)42.6
Weight kg
- Benelli TRK 602 X (2026-present)235
- Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present)193 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present Remove |  2026-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2026-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder in-line, parallel , 4 strokes, set at 270° injection, 37 mm diameter Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 554 cc 56 ch (55.20 hp) to 8,250 rpm 5.50 mkg (54 Nm) to 5,500 rpm | 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve; shares core architecture with the Ninja 500/Z500/Eliminator engine family |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 554 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 55.2 hp @ 8,250 rpmBest | 45 hp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 54 Nm @ 5,500 rpmBest | 42.6 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary by chain | 6-speed manual with wet multi-disc slipper/assist clutch, sealed chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 235 kg (wet) | 193 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 870 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 LBest | 15.9 L |
| Front suspension | Reverse telescopic hydraulic fork, 43 mm diameter, Wheel travel : 140 mm (5.51 in) | 43mm upside-down (USD) telescopic fork, 210mm (8.3in) travel; non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Single shock absorber, Wheel travel : 173 mm (6.81 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | Monoshock, 196mm (7.7in) travel |
| Brake system | ABS | Standard ABS (SE trim adds switchable/off-road ABS mode); linked front-to-rear braking |
| Front brake | 2 Brembo wave discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | Single 300mm (11.8in) disc, Nissin 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 1 Brembo wave disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper | Single 230mm (9.1in) disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 110/80-19 | 90/90-21 M/C 54S (IRC GP-410) |
| Rear tire | 150/70-17 | 140/70-17 M/C 66S (IRC GP-410) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 6,599 (US) |