KLE 500

2002 Kawasaki KLE 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2002 Kawasaki KLE 500 pairs a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96.2 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 181 kg (399 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.77 kg per horsepower).

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.