kawasaki KLE500 (2003-04)

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The Kawasaki KLE 500 motorcycle was produced in the years 2003-04. Its engine is a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder, with a capacity of 498 cc. The bike has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. Its induction comes from two 34mm Keihin carburetors, with CDI ignition and electric starting. The KLE 500 produces max power of 44.8 hp @ 8500 rpm and a max torque of 41 Nm @ 6500 rpm. The motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission, chain drive and 41mm telescopic forks with air assistance on its front suspension. Its rear suspension is a steel swing arm with preload adjustment. The front brake is a single 300mm disc with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 230mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The KLE 500 has a seat height of 850mm, a wheelbase of 1510mm, and a dry weight of 178kg. It has a fuel capacity of 15 litres and has an average fuel consumption of 18.2 km/lit. The braking distance for 60-0 / 100-0 is 14.0m/40.2m, and the motorcycle can go from 0-60mph in 13.4 seconds, with a top speed of 190.7 km/h (118.4 mph).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KLE 500

Year: 2003 – 04


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 58 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Induction: 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 44.8 hp / 33 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 41 Nm / 30.2 lb-ft @ 6500r pm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final lDrive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted
Front Wheel Travel: 220 mm / 8.6 in
Rear Suspension: Steal awing arm with preload adjustment

Rear Wheel Travel: 220 mm / 8.6 in
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 90/90 VR21
Rear Tyre: 130/80 VR17
Seat Height: 105 mm / 4.1 in
Wheelbase: 1510 mm / 59.4 in
Seat Height: 850 mm / 33.5 in
: 180 mm / 7.0 in
Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392 lbs
Wet Weight: 192 kg / 423 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.0 m / 40.2 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.4 sec / 152.8 km/h
Top Speed: 190.7 km/h / 118.4 mph

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