BMW F450GS vs Kawasaki KLE500: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW F450GS (2026-present) and the Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW F450GS 48 hp, Kawasaki KLE500 45 hp.
- Torque: BMW F450GS 43 Nm, Kawasaki KLE500 42.6 Nm.
- Weight: BMW F450GS 178 kg, Kawasaki KLE500 193 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW F450GS (2026-present)48 (best)
- Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present)45
Torque Nm
- BMW F450GS (2026-present)43 (best)
- Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present)42.6
Weight kg
- BMW F450GS (2026-present)178 (best)
- Kawasaki KLE500 (2026-present)193
Full specs
| Specification | .jpg/1280px-BMW_F_450_GS_(1).jpg) 2026-present Remove |  2026-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2026-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | 420cc parallel-twin | 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve; shares core architecture with the Ninja 500/Z500/Eliminator engine family |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 420 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 48 hp @ 8,750 rpmBest | 45 hp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 43 Nm @ 6,750 rpmBest | 42.6 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain drive | 6-speed manual with wet multi-disc slipper/assist clutch, sealed chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 178 kg (wet)Best | 193 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 845 mm | 870 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 15.9 LBest |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork (KYB), 43mm diameter, 180mm travel, adjustable compression and rebound | 43mm upside-down (USD) telescopic fork, 210mm (8.3in) travel; non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | KYB monoshock, direct mount, 180mm travel, adjustable compression, preload and rebound | Monoshock, 196mm (7.7in) travel |
| Brake system | Standard ABS with cornering ABS and (cornering) traction control | Standard ABS (SE trim adds switchable/off-road ABS mode); linked front-to-rear braking |
| Front brake | Single 310mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper | Single 300mm (11.8in) disc, Nissin 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper | Single 230mm (9.1in) disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 | 90/90-21 M/C 54S (IRC GP-410) |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 | 140/70-17 M/C 66S (IRC GP-410) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | USD 6,995 (US, MY2027 Standard trim MSRP) | USD 6,599 (US)Best |