51 hp / 37.5 kW
Power
42.6 Nm
Torque
193 kg
Weight
451 ccm
Displacement
€ 7,199
Price (DE)
The 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 is a new lightweight adventure bike with a 451cc parallel twin, 21-inch front wheel and rally-inspired design at an affordable price point.
Model Details
| Lifecycle | new |
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Model Info
| Vehicle Type | dual_sport |
| Target Audience | Beginners, adventure riders, A2 riders |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Parallel twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl. |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 451 ccm |
| Power | 51 hp |
| Power (kW) | 37.5 kW |
| Power at RPM | 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 6,000 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Multi-plate wet clutch, slipper |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.3 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Steel tubular trellis frame |
| Front Fork | USD telescopic fork |
| Fork Brand | KYB |
| Fork Diameter | 43 mm |
| Front Travel | 211 mm |
| Rear Shock | Central monoshock |
| Rear Travel | 200 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload adjustable |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 1 |
| Front Disc Size | 310 mm |
| Front Caliper | 2-piston |
| Rear Disc Size | 240 mm |
| Rear Caliper | 1-piston |
| ABS | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,460 mm |
| Wet Weight | 193 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 L |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-17 |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | LCD |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Price Germany | 7,199 € |
| Price per HP | 141 €/hp |
| Market Launch | Spring 2026 |
| Colors | Metallic Carbon Gray/Ebony |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Lightweight entry-level adventure, 21-inch front wheel, KYB USD fork, affordable price, A2-compatible
Weaknesses
- No traction control, LCD display, no connectivity, limited displacement for touring
Competitors
Honda CRF300L Rally
Yamaha Tenere 700
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
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