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Type of motorcycle
Kawasaki KLE500
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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