Kawasaki Kle500 vs Yamaha Wr250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Kle500 vs Yamaha Wr250r. 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. Yamaha Wr250r: 30 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Kle500
Yamaha Wr250r
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
30 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)
145 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 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
Yamaha Wr250r
8.5/10
"The benchmark used dual-sport buy if budget allows."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Strong resale, parts availability
Cons
−Suspension linkage neglect common
−Holds value, costs more
−Limited top-end highway speed
Top 10 Accessories
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