Kawasaki Kle500 vs Suzuki Dr650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Kle500 vs Suzuki Dr650. 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 Dr650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Kle500
Suzuki Dr650
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
155 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)
155 km/h
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 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
Suzuki Dr650
8.0/10
"The most reliable used adventure bike under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Dirt cheap parts availability
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
−Carburetor needs attention
−Vibration above 70mph
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
