2026 Kawasaki KLE500 ABS
$6,599
| Price, class & resources | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $6,599 |
| Category | adventure |
| Sub-category | lightweight |
| Website | website |
| Reviews | RevZilla • ADV Pulse • Cycle News |
| Manual | |
| Engine | |
| Type | Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Cylinders | Twin |
| Displacement | 451 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 70 × 58.6 mm |
| Compression | 11.3:1 |
| Power | 51 hp |
| Torque | 31.7 lb-ft |
| Fuel system | DFI, 32mm throttle bodies |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Clutch | cable |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Oil change | 7,600 mi |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | Steel trellis |
| Front suspension | 43mm KYB inverted cartridge fork, non-adjustable |
| Front travel | 8.3" |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak monoshock, preload adjustable |
| Rear travel | 7.7" |
| Front brake | Single 300mm disc, 2-piston caliper, switchable ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 230mm disc, 2-piston caliper, switchable ABS |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 (IRC GP-410) (21") |
| Rear tire | 140/70-17 (IRC GP-410) (17") |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 61.2" |
| Seat height | 34.3" |
| Ground clearance | 7.3" |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 gal |
| Wet weight | 428 lb |
| Features | |
| ABS | switchable |
| Traction control | — |
| Ride modes | — |
| Cruise control | — |
| Quickshifter | — |
| Heated grips | — |
| TFT display | — |
| Tubeless tires | — |
Reviews
- 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 ABS First Ride Review (RevZilla)
- 2026 Kawasaki KLE500: An Upgraded Versys-X Or A Modern KLR650? (ADV Pulse)
- 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 Review (Cycle News)