Kawasaki KLE 650 2027

2027 Official

Kawasaki · Adventure Bike

from € 8,495

70 hp / 51.5 kW

Power

649 ccm

Displacement

€ 8,495

Price (DE)

The 2027 Kawasaki KLE 650 is the new adventure bike above the KLE 500: the proven 649 cc parallel twin now makes around 70 hp thanks to electronic throttle bodies, paired with 21/17-inch spoked wheels, long-travel suspension, two-level traction control and cruise control as standard. The SE adds a quickshifter, TFT display and tubeless wheels.

Model Details

Lifecycle

new

Video

Model Info

Vehicle Type	dual_sport
Target Audience	Adventure tourers, riders stepping up from the KLE 500, mid-size adventure riders with off-road ambitions

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Parallel twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 180° crank, balancer shaft
Cylinders	2
Displacement	649 ccm
Bore x Stroke	83.0 x 60.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.6:1
Power	70 hp
Power (kW)	51.5 kW
Fuel System	Fuel injection (DFI, 38 mm electronic throttle valves)
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Emission Standard	Euro 5+

Drivetrain

Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain (sealed)
Clutch	Assist & slipper clutch

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Type	Trellis frame, high-tensile steel
Front Fork	43 mm KYB inverted cartridge fork
Fork Brand	KYB
Fork Diameter	43 mm
Front Travel	210 mm
Rear Shock	Monoshock, bottom-link New Uni-Trak, adjustable spring preload
Rear Travel	196 mm
Rear Suspension Adj.	Preload (stepless)

Brakes

Front Disc Count	2
Front Disc Size	300 mm
Front Caliper	2-piston
Rear Disc Size	230 mm
Rear Caliper	2-piston
ABS	Yes
ABS Type	Switchable (for off-road use)
ABS Deactivatable	1

Dimensions & Weight

Seat Height	870 mm
Seat Height (Low)	840 mm
Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Rake	28 °
Trail	106 mm
Fuel Capacity	16 L

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	150/70-17
Spoke Wheels	Yes

Electronics & Rider Aids

Traction Control	Yes
TC Levels	2
Cruise Control	Yes
Quickshifter	Accessory (standard on SE)
QS Direction	Up & Down

Display & Connectivity

Display	LCD (5-inch)
Connectivity	Bluetooth (Rideology app)

Lighting

Headlight

LED

Price & Availability

Price Germany	8,495 €
Price per HP	121 €/hp
Market Launch	February/March 2027 (Germany)
Colors	Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Ebony
Confirmed On	2026-10-16
Confirmation Source	Kawasaki, official unveiling late October 2026 (preceded by Australian type-approval listing LE650L/LE650N dated 16 October 2026)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Proven, robust 649 cc parallel twin with around 70 hp, 21-inch front wheel and long-travel suspension, traction control and cruise control as standard, ABS switchable for off-road use, attractive price, SE with quickshifter, TFT and tubeless wheels

Weaknesses

Tall 870 mm seat, base model only with LCD display and tubed tyres, quickshifter only an accessory on the base model, no official weight figure yet, rather conservative engine technology