Kawasaki Kle500 vs Suzuki Dr 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Kle500 vs Suzuki Dr 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. Suzuki Dr 650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and rider), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Kle500
Suzuki Dr 650
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)
165 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and rider)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L)
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
Suzuki Dr 650
8.2/10
"The most reliable used dual-sport under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and available parts
+Simple carbureted maintenance
Cons
−Seat comfort is brutal
−Lean factory jetting issue
−Uninspiring highway performance
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