The Kawasaki KLE 500 motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 198 kg (436.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1991 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KLE 500 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 27% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 39th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 39% of Kawasaki models.
198 kg — heavier than about 41% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 59%.
15 L — larger than about 41% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 198 kg (436.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph) |
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