Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Kle500 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions), Kawasaki Klx 300 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions). Kawasaki Kle500 is the faster of the two.

Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Kle500 198 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Klx 300 134 kg (wet/curb weight).

Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Kle500 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Klx 300 8.0/10. Kawasaki Klx 300 scores higher on the overall verdict. Kawasaki Kle500 caveat: You want thrills or serious off-road capability. Kawasaki Klx 300 caveat: You need highway comfort or serious horsepower.

Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Kawasaki Kle500: 50 hp. Kawasaki Klx 300: 21 hp.

Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which should I commute on daily?

Kawasaki Kle500 — Commuters wanting occasional weekend adventure touring.

Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klx 300

Q: Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which has more power?

Kawasaki Kle500 produces 50 hp @ 8,500 rpm; Kawasaki Klx 300 produces 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model). Kawasaki Kle500 wins by 29 hp.

Q: Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Kle500 4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx 18–22 km/L typical real-world average), Kawasaki Klx 300 3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Klx 300. 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 Klx 300: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.