General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki KLE 500 |
Year model
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2006 |
Type
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Naked bike |
Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
Effect
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44.3 HP (32.3 kW)) |
Torque
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41.0 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.2 ft.lbs) @ 4200 RPM |
Compression
|
9.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
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74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
Fuel control
|
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
|
Digital |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
Rake (fork angle)
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27.0° |
Front suspension
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220 mm |
Rear suspension
|
200 mm |
Front tire
|
90/90-M21 |
Rear tire
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130/80-M17 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
|
300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
|
230 mm (9.1 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Seat height
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850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length
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2215 mm (87.2 inches) |
Overall width
|
880 mm (34.6 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1510 mm (59.4 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
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