General information |
Model name
|
Kawasaki KLE 500 |
Model year
|
2005 |
Category
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Enduro / offroad |
Price as new | Euro 6300. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
|
3.8 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Twin, four-stroke |
Power output
|
45.0 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 8300 RPM |
Torque
|
41.0 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM |
Top speed
|
180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
Max RPM
|
13000 |
Compression
|
9.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. KEIHIN CVK34 x 2 |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
battery and coil (transistorized ignition) |
Lubrication system
|
forced lubrication (wet sump) |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
wet, multi disc |
Fuel consumption
|
4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
|
2in1 |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
castor |
Rake (fork angle)
|
27.0° |
Trail
|
105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Front suspension
|
telescopic fork |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
181.0 kg (399.0 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
200.0 kg (440.9 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2486 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1270 mm (50.0 inches) |
Overall length
|
2215 mm (87.2 inches) |
Overall width
|
880 mm (34.6 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
180 mm (7.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
3.40 litres (0.90 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
black / silver |
Starter
|
Electric |
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