What category is the 1999 Kawasaki KLE 500?

General information
Category	Enduro / offroad
Model	Kawasaki KLE 500
Year	1999

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Torque	36.00 Nm (3.7 kgf-m or 26.6 ft.lbs) @ 3000
Power	34.00
Engine type	Twin, four-stroke
Capacity:	498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Physical measures and capacities
Seat height	850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.1878 HP/kg
Dry weight	181.0 kg (399.0 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

44.3 hp

Peak Power

6.5s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track15%

City60%

Cornering55%

Daily Riding65%

Touring55%

Passenger40%

Rider Profile

Best For	This bike suits riders from intermediate skill level upward who want a forgiving, torque-light single to build confidence on mixed terrain.
Purpose	It's built as a dual-sport all-rounder, equally at home commuting through town and tackling gravel tracks or light trails.
Rider Fit	The tall 850mm seat height and 21-inch front wheel demand reasonably confident leg reach and some upper-body strength for slow-speed maneuvering off-road.
Character	Simple, rugged, and unpretentious, this is a low-maintenance workhorse rather than a machine that thrills with outright performance.
Not Ideal For	It's not for riders chasing high-speed thrills, sport-bike cornering precision, or plush two-up long-distance touring comfort.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 850mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 1999 Kawasaki KLE 500, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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