Adventure
KawasakiKLE500
2026-present
- Power
- 45hp
- @ 9,000 rpm
- Torque
- 42.6Nm
- @ 7,500 rpm
- Weight
- 193kg
- wet
- Engine
- 451cc
- 2 cyl · Parallel-twin
Launch price (US)USD 6,599
The Kawasaki KLE500 is listed for 2026-present, in 1 version. Category: Adventure. Latest version (2026-present): 451 cc, 45 hp, 42.6 Nm, and 193 kg.
Engine
- Engine
- 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve; shares core architecture with the Ninja 500/Z500/Eliminator engine family
- Displacement
- 451 cc
- Cylinders
- 2
- Configuration
- Parallel-twin
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual with wet multi-disc slipper/assist clutch, sealed chain final drive
- Gears
- 6
- Final drive
- chain
Performance
- Power
- 45 hp
- Power (metric)
- 33.4 kW
- Peak power at
- 9,000 rpm
- Torque
- 42.6 Nm
- Peak torque at
- 7,500 rpm
Chassis
- Front suspension
- 43mm upside-down (USD) telescopic fork, 210mm (8.3in) travel; non-adjustable
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock, 196mm (7.7in) travel
- Front tire
- 90/90-21 M/C 54S (IRC GP-410)
- Rear tire
- 140/70-17 M/C 66S (IRC GP-410)
Brakes
- System
- Standard ABS (SE trim adds switchable/off-road ABS mode); linked front-to-rear braking
- Front
- Single 300mm (11.8in) disc, Nissin 2-piston caliper
- Rear
- Single 230mm (9.1in) disc, 2-piston caliper
Dimensions
- Weight
- 193 kg
- Weight basis
- curb
- Seat height
- 870 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 L
Electronics
- Quickshifter
- No
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Videos
The Most Hated Motorcycle - 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 Review
FortNine · 2026 · Watch on YouTube