Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klr 650 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klr 650 Adventure. 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. Kawasaki Klr 650 Adventure: 40 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Kle500
Kawasaki Klr 650 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
202 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
40 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
55 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)
175 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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
Kawasaki Klr 650 Adventure
7.8/10
"The unglamorous workhorse that actually completes the adventure."
Pros
+Parts availability is legendary
+Massive supportive owner community
+Bulletproof long-haul reliability
Cons
−Doohickey failure kills engines
−Stock seat is genuinely awful
−Heavy for technical off-road
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