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Kawasaki KLE 500 20052005 Kawasaki KLE 500 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki KLE 500 |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Category | 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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| Further information | |
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