Adventure Motorcycles

2027Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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The 2027 Kawasaki KLE500 SE is a rally-styled adventure bike powered by a 451cc parallel-twin producing 45 PS (44.4 hp) and 42.6 Nm. A 43mm inverted fork with 210mm of travel and Uni-Trak rear suspension provide 185mm of ground clearance, while a 3-position adjustable windshield and 16-litre tank support long-distance touring on and off pavement.

Capacity: 451.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 176.0 kg
Seat height: 870 mm
Power: 44.4 HP

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail60%

Cornering45%

City riding45%

Daily riding60%

Touring80%

Two-up40%

Track25%

Best for: Long-distance adventure touring on and off pavement
Built for: Rally-styled, comfort-focused parallel-twin adventure bike
Not ideal for: Riders wanting hardcore off-road capability or sportbike performance

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At 870mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2027 Kawasaki KLE500 SE, with a moderate knee angle of around 95 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 451.0 ccm
Power: 44.4 HP
Torque: 42.6 Nm (4.3 kgf-m)
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2523 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system: Liquid

Transmission

Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1555 mm
Overall length: 2300 mm
Overall width: 980 mm
Overall height: 1460 mm
Seat height: 870 mm
Dry weight: 176.0 kg
Wet weight: 195.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 16.00 litres
Ground clearance: 185 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 43mm inverted fork
Rear suspension: Uni-Trak swingarm
Front wheel travel: 210 mm
Rear wheel travel: 196 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: 300mm disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: 230mm disc
Rear brakes diameter: 230 mm
Front tyre: 90/90-21
Front Wheel: 21.0 in
Rear tyre: 140/70-17
Rear Wheel: 17.0 in

Other

Comments: 3-position adjustable windshield. Rally-raid styling with KX Motocross-inspired design touches. SE trim adds equipment over the base KLE500.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.