Kawasaki Kle500 vs Honda Crf300l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Kle500 vs Honda Crf300l. Kawasaki Kle500: 50 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Crf300l: 27 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Kle500
Honda Crf300l
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
26.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
149 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Kle500
7.5/10
"Underrated, reliable dual-sport tourer offering serious value for sensible money."
Pros
+Genuinely indestructible engine
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Carbs gum up quickly
−Suspension soft when loaded
−No fuel injection option
Honda Crf300l
8.0/10
"The best small ADV bike Honda has ever made for everyday riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Lightweight and easily manageable
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Power-limited for highway touring
−Subframe cracks on hard use
−Suspension linkage neglected often
Top 10 Accessories
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