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2026 Kawasaki KLE500
Adventure Touring
Category
451cc 4 stroke
Engine Size
ABS
ABS
Overview ^
Network ID
SHRM-AD-690836
Bike
Dual Purpose Manual 6sp 500cc (Jan) (KLE500CTFNW)
Learner Approved
Body
Adventure Touring
Engine Capacity
451 cc
Configuration
451cc, 4-stroke, Liquid cooled, DOHC, 2-cyl
Country of Origin
JAPAN
Details
Engine
Electric Power
Start
Electrics
Fuel & Emissions
Transmission
Chassis & Suspension
Brakes
Wheels & Tyres
Dimensions & Weights
Warranty & Servicing
Instruments & Controls
Convenience
Bike Type
Dual Purpose
Series
KLE
Model Code
KLE500CTFNW
LAMS Approved
True
Colours
Metallic Carbon Gray / Ebony
Ride Away Price
False
Country of Origin
JAPAN
Grey Import
False
Is Limited Edition
False
Engine Description
500
Engine Config
Parallel
Engine Capacity
451 cc
Engine Type
Piston
Engine Stroke
4
Bore
70.0 mm
Stroke
58.6 mm
Cam Type
DOHC (Double Over Head Cam)
Cylinders
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Induction System
Aspirated
Carburettor
FI: Fuel injection
Number of Throttle Bodies
2
Throttle Bore
32mm
Cooling
Liquid
Lubrication
Wet Sump
Exhaust Config
2 Into 1
Maximum Power
33.4 kW
Maximum Power RPM
9000
Maximum Torque
43 Nm
Maximum Torque RPM
7500
Electric Hub Motor
Not Available
Ignition
Digital
Starter
Electric
Engine Voltage
12 Volt
Charging Method
Alternator & Regulator-Rectifier
LED Lighting
Standard
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0 L
Drive Type
Chain
Final Drive Ratio
3.067 (46/15)
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Number
6
Gear Change Method
Left foot lever
1st Gear Ratio
2.929
2nd Gear Ratio
2.056
3rd Gear Ratio
1.619
4th Gear Ratio
1.333
5th Gear Ratio
1.154
6th Gear Ratio
1.037
Clutch Type
Wet; Multi-disc; Assist & Slipper
Frame Material
High tensile steel
Frame Design
Trellis
Rake (Caster Angle)
28.00 degrees
Trail
104.0 mm
Side Stand
Standard
Skid Plate
Standard
Front Suspension
Inverted fork
Front Suspension Travel
210.0 mm
Rear Suspension
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak; Single shock absorber
Rear Suspension Travel
196.0 mm
Fork Diameter
43.0 mm
Swingarm Type
Dual Sided
Steering Damper
Not Available
Front Brake Description
Single disc
Front Brake Caliper(s)
Double Piston
Front Brake Diameter
300.0 mm
Rear Brake Description
Single disc
Rear Brake Caliper(s)
Double Piston
Rear Brake Diameter
230.0 mm
ABS
Standard
Linked Braking System
Not Available
Wheel Type
Laced-spokes
Wheel Size Front
1.85x21"
Wheel Size Rear
2.50x17"
Rear Tyre
140/70-17" (66S)
Front Tyre
90/90-21" (54S)
Length
2300 mm
Width
940 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
1555 mm
Ground Clearance
185.0 mm
Dry Weight
175.0 kg
Wet / Operational Weight
194.0 kg
Seat Height
870 mm
Seating Capacity
2
Warranty in Months from First Registration
24 Months (2 years)
Instruments / Dash Description
High-contrast full LCD instrument panel with Smartphone Connectivity
Seating Position
Upright
Windscreen
Standard
Windscreen Type
Sport/Touring
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Dual Purpose Manual 6sp 500cc (Jan) (KLE500CTFNW)