Kawasaki Kle500 vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Kle500 vs Yamaha Xt250. 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 Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Kle500
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)
120 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 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
Yamaha Xt250
7.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 55mph
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
−Suspension too soft everywhere
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