Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Versys 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Kle500 vs Kawasaki Versys 650. 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 Versys 650: 69 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Kle500
Kawasaki Versys 650
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
216 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Adventure
Horsepower
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
69 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)
195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
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 Versys 650
7.8/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that quietly does everything well."
Pros
+Extremely reliable parallel twin
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Uninspiring visual presence
−Wind protection merely adequate
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