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