The Kawasaki KLE500 motorcycle specifications include a 498 cc (30.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 181 kg (399 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KLE500 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 37th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th 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.
498 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Kawasaki models.
850 mm — taller than about 84% of Kawasaki models.
15 L — larger than about 41% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,215
2,122
4% above average.
880
833
6% above average.
1,270
1,175
8% above average.
1,510
1,441
5% above average.
850
801
6% above average.
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
| Year released | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 498 cc (30.39 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak |
| Front wheel travel | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston caliper |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 181 kg (399 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,215 mm (87.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,270 mm (50.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Ocean Blue, Pearl Meteor Gray |
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