KLE 500

1992 Kawasaki KLE 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1992 Kawasaki KLE 500 relies on a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 100.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the KLE 500 measures 198 kg (437 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.96 kg per horsepower). The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 165 km/h (103 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1991 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.