The Kawasaki KLE 500 motorcycle dimensions for 1991-2006 is length 87.2 in (2,215 mm), width 34.6 in (880 mm), height 50 in (1,270 mm), wheelbase 59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 59.4 in (1,510 mm), seat height 33.5 in (850 mm), and the ground clearance is 7.1 in (180 mm).
Kawasaki KLE 500 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.5 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.9% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 28 in (710 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 21 sq ft (1.95 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 87.2 in (2,215 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 5.7 in above median |
| Width | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 2.4 in above median |
| Height | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 45.2 in (1,148 mm) | 4.8 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.4 in (1,510 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 5.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in (180 mm) | 10.5 in (266 mm) | 3.4 in below median |
Kawasaki KLE 500 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 33.5 in (850 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 33.5 in (850 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 59.4 in (1,510 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 59.4 in (1,510 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) | — |
| 2005 | 87.2 in (2,215 mm) | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 59.1 in (1,500 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
| 2006 | 87.2 in (2,215 mm) | 34.6 in (880 mm) | — | 59.4 in (1,510 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) | — |
Kawasaki KLE 500 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLE 500 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.5 in (850 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.2 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLE 500 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.4 in (1,510 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLE 500 one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 5.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLE 500 have?
The representative ground clearance is 7.1 in (180 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 3.4 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLE 500 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.2 in (2,215 mm), making the Kawasaki KLE 500 among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 5.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21 sq ft (1.95 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLE 500 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.6 in (880 mm) and representative height is 50 in (1,270 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki KLE 500 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 59.4 in (1,510 mm) in 2000-2001 to 59.1 in (1,500 mm) in 2005, a change of 0.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.