Kawasaki KLE500
The Kawasaki KLE500 is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki that is powered by a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) parallel-twin engine. As a dual-sport motorcycle, it can be used both on roads and in light off-road conditions. The KLE500 was introduced in 1991.
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production | 1991–2007 |
| Successor | Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650) |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Engine | 498 cc (30.4 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 74.0 mm × 58.0 mm (2.91 in × 2.28 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Power | 45 hp (33.6 kW) @ 8,300 rpm |
| Torque | 41 N⋅m (30.2 lb⋅ft) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive |
| Frame type | Steel double cradle |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mm (1.6 in) telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm with monoshock and adjustable spring preload |
| Brakes | Front: Dual-piston caliper with single floating 300 mm (11.8 in) disc Rear: Dual-piston caliper with single 230 mm (9.1 in) disc |
| Tires | Front: 90/90-21 Rear: 130/80-17 |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,215 mm (87.2 in) W: 880 mm (34.6 in) H: 1,270 mm (50.0 in) |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L (4.0 US gal) |
| Related | Kawasaki KLR650 Kawasaki Ninja 500R |
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