Adventure and Touring
KAWASAKI KLE500 2026
$11,246.00
Meet the new KLE500 adventure motorcycle designed to help you discover new horizons. Its purposeful rally-style design is a prime example of functional beauty that not only looks the part but delivers versatile performance both on and off pavement. With a responsive and torquey fuel-injected Parallel Twin engine combined with a well-balanced chassis and light handling offering comfortable touring ergonomics, getting to your off-road destination is just part of the adventure. Whether you’re a commuter looking for an adventure motorcycle with civilized road manners or an off-roader looking for more comfort while retaining plenty of off-road capability, the new KLE500 is your perfect passport to a world of possibilities.
FEATURING:
- FUEL-INJECTED 451 cc PARALLEL TWIN ENGINE
- RALLY-INSPIRED STYLING WITH TALL FRONT COWL
- RELAXED, UPRIGHT RIDING POSITION WITH KX-INSPIRED ERGONOMICS
- LIGHTWEIGHT, MULTI-PURPOSE TRELLIS FRAME
- ø43 mm INVERTED FRONT FORK AND NEW UNI TRAK REAR SUSPENSION
- STURDY AND LIGHT 21”/17” SPOKE WHEELS
- LARGE ø300 mm / ø230 mm DISC BRAKES AND ABS SYSTEM WITH SELECTABLE ON/OFF FUNCTION
- SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY VIA RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE WITH AVAILABLE VOICE COMMAND AND NAVIGATION*
ADDITIONAL VEHICLE FEATURES:
- High-contrast full LCD instrument panel with Smartphone Connectivity
- LED headlight and taillight
- Adjustable rally-style windshield
- Customisable seating combinations for optimal comfort and mobility
- 16-litre rally-style fuel tank
- Aluminium skid plate
- Adventure touring-ready with available accessory panniers and top case (accessories sold separately)
Technology
| Engine Management Technology |
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Economical Riding Indicator
Smartphone Connectivity
| Chassis Management Technology |
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
ERGO-FIT
POWER
| Maximum Power | 33.4 kW {45 PS} / 9,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 42.6 Nm {4.3 kgfm} / 7,500 rpm |
| Engine | 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
| Displacement | 451 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 70.0 x 58.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Valve System | DOHC, 8-valves |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | 2.029 (69/34) |
| Gear Ratio: 1st | 2.929 (41/14) |
| Gear Ratio: 2nd | 2.056 (37/18) |
| Gear Ratio: 3rd | 1.619 (34/21) |
| Gear Ratio: 4th | 1.333 (32/24) |
| Gear Ratio: 5th | 1.154 (30/26) |
| Gear Ratio: 6th | 1.037 (28/27) |
| Final Reduction Ratio | 3.067 (46/15) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Final Drive | Chain |
PERFORMANCE
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | ø43 mm inverted fork |
| Rear Suspension | New Uni Trak |
| Front Wheel Travel | 210 mm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 196 mm |
| Rake | 28.0° |
| Trail | 104 mm |
| Steering Angle (L/R) | 40° / 40° |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21M/C 54S |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17M/C 66S |
| Front Brake/s | ø300 mm disc |
| Front Caliper/s | Dual-piston |
| Rear Brake | ø230 mm disc |
| Rear Caliper | Dual-piston |
DETAILS
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2,300 x 940 x 1,405/1,355 mm (high/low) |
| Wheelbase | 1,555 mm |
| Road Clearance | 185 mm |
| Seat Height | 870 mm |
| Curb Weight* | 194 kg |
| Estimated Dry Weight** | 175 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 litres |
| Model Code | KLE500CTFNW |
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