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2027 Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide
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Key Features

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide Smartride: Self-Engaging Clutch - Smartride is a self-engaging clutch system that integrates a compact mechanical centrifugal clutch within a conventional clutch assembly. With Smartride, clutch lever operation is no longer required when starting and stopping. This significantly reduces the need for clutch use in stop-and-go urban riding and removes the need for delicate half-clutch (feathering) control when pulling away from a stop.
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Smartride: Self-Engaging Clutch

Smartride is a self-engaging clutch system that integrates a compact mechanical centrifugal clutch within a conventional clutch assembly. With Smartride, clutch lever operation is no longer required when starting and stopping. This significantly reduces the need for clutch use in stop-and-go urban riding and removes the need for delicate half-clutch (feathering) control when pulling away from a stop.

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide Best Package for Off-Pavement Exploration - Exploring the next dirt road is an opportunity for riding enjoyment thanks to a well-balanced chassis and light, straightforward handling. The well-thought-out riding position lends the KLE500 SE a natural feel whether standing or sitting, while seamless bodywork lets the rider move around freely. A rider-focused and highly controllable character makes the KLE500 SE the ideal choice for any long adventure ride.
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Best Package for Off-Pavement Exploration

Exploring the next dirt road is an opportunity for riding enjoyment thanks to a well-balanced chassis and light, straightforward handling. The well-thought-out riding position lends the KLE500 SE a natural feel whether standing or sitting, while seamless bodywork lets the rider move around freely. A rider-focused and highly controllable character makes the KLE500 SE the ideal choice for any long adventure ride.

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide Spoke Wheels with Tubeless Tyres - Spoke wheels with tubeless tyres maintain the KLE500’s adventure-ready looks while adding convenience for touring and everyday use.
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Spoke Wheels with Tubeless Tyres

Spoke wheels with tubeless tyres maintain the KLE500’s adventure-ready looks while adding convenience for touring and everyday use.

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide Rally-Inspired Style - Distinctive rally-inspired styling sets Kawasaki’s new adventure machine apart. The KLE500 looks just as ready to get dirty on the trails as it is to cover a long highway journey in comfort. A blend of three stylistic aspects—an authentic rally-raid image, familiar street bike elements, and KX Motocross-inspired design touches—creates Kawasaki’s new adventure style.
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Rally-Inspired Style

Distinctive rally-inspired styling sets Kawasaki’s new adventure machine apart. The KLE500 looks just as ready to get dirty on the trails as it is to cover a long highway journey in comfort. A blend of three stylistic aspects—an authentic rally-raid image, familiar street bike elements, and KX Motocross-inspired design touches—creates Kawasaki’s new adventure style.

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide Touring Capacity and Comfort Features - On the way to the next adventure, the KLE500 glides along the pavement, carrying the rider in comfort. Wind is kept at bay via a 3-position adjustable windshield, a well-cushioned seat contributes to superb ride comfort, and excellent fuel economy minimises fuel stops on long journeys.
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Touring Capacity and Comfort Features

On the way to the next adventure, the KLE500 glides along the pavement, carrying the rider in comfort. Wind is kept at bay via a 3-position adjustable windshield, a well-cushioned seat contributes to superb ride comfort, and excellent fuel economy minimises fuel stops on long journeys.

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide 16-Litre Fuel Tank with Good Fuel Economy - The rally-style fuel tank was designed to sit high in consideration of ground clearance. It holds 16 litres, which paired with good fuel economy, delivers ample single-tank range.
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16-Litre Fuel Tank with Good Fuel Economy

The rally-style fuel tank was designed to sit high in consideration of ground clearance. It holds 16 litres, which paired with good fuel economy, delivers ample single-tank range.

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide Premium Suspension - Specially designed for excellent performance across a wide range of riding situations, a KYB cartridge-type inverted front fork works with the New Uni-Trak rear suspension to deliver top-in-class wheel travel (210 mm front, 196 mm rear) and damping settings for good manners on the pavement and superb absorption off-road.
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Premium Suspension

Specially designed for excellent performance across a wide range of riding situations, a KYB cartridge-type inverted front fork works with the New Uni-Trak rear suspension to deliver top-in-class wheel travel (210 mm front, 196 mm rear) and damping settings for good manners on the pavement and superb absorption off-road.

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide 21”/17” Spoke Wheels - 21” front and 17” rear spoke wheels deliver true rally looks and tough off-road performance. They carry on the lineage of the original KLE series that has featured a 21”/17” combination since the beginning.
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21”/17” Spoke Wheels

21” front and 17” rear spoke wheels deliver true rally looks and tough off-road performance. They carry on the lineage of the original KLE series that has featured a 21”/17” combination since the beginning.

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide Multi-Purpose Trellis Frame - The KLE500’s original high-tensile steel trellis frame is the foundation for this high-performance adventure machine. Engineers focused on real-world versatility and enjoyment over a range of conditions—from unpaved roads to forest trails—positioning the KLE500 as a true bridge between day-to-day and adventure riding. Repeated tests in the actual offroad environments riders are likely to encounter helped optimise the chassis’ rigidity balance and weight.
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Multi-Purpose Trellis Frame

The KLE500’s original high-tensile steel trellis frame is the foundation for this high-performance adventure machine. Engineers focused on real-world versatility and enjoyment over a range of conditions—from unpaved roads to forest trails—positioning the KLE500 as a true bridge between day-to-day and adventure riding. Repeated tests in the actual offroad environments riders are likely to encounter helped optimise the chassis’ rigidity balance and weight.

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide Adjustable Windshield - Riders can select windshield height from three positions. The lowest setting allows maximum view, helpful for seated off-road riding, while the highest setting blocks the most wind to keep the rider comfortable at higher speeds.
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Adjustable Windshield

Riders can select windshield height from three positions. The lowest setting allows maximum view, helpful for seated off-road riding, while the highest setting blocks the most wind to keep the rider comfortable at higher speeds.

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide Selectable ABS - Front and rear disc brakes offer sure stopping power. Selectable ABS allows riders to disable the ABS function according to their preference.*
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Selectable ABS

Front and rear disc brakes offer sure stopping power. Selectable ABS allows riders to disable the ABS function according to their preference.*

Kawasaki KLE 500 SE SmartRide 451 cm³ Parallel Twin Engine Enjoyable from Highway to Dirt - A smooth-accelerating engine provides power ondemand to explore dirt roads or comfortably travel down the highway. The responsive engine and rider-friendly character facilitate control and add to confidence in a wide range of riding situations.
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451 cm³ Parallel Twin Engine Enjoyable from Highway to Dirt

A smooth-accelerating engine provides power ondemand to explore dirt roads or comfortably travel down the highway. The responsive engine and rider-friendly character facilitate control and add to confidence in a wide range of riding situations.

Meet the KLE500 adventure motorcycle, built to discover new horizons. Its rally-style design is a prime example of functional beauty both on and off pavement. With a torquey, fuel-injected parallel twin engine offering confidence-inspiring touring comfort, getting to the dirt is just part of the fun. If you’re a commuter looking for an adventure motorcycle with civilized road manners or an off-roader looking for more comfort while retaining plenty of off-road capability, this is your invitation to genuine adventure.

Engine

ENGINE TYPE
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin
DISPLACEMENT
451 cm³
BORE X STROKE
70.0 x 58.6 mm
COMPRESSION RATION
11.3:1
MAX. TORQUE
42.6 N•m {4.3 kgf•m} / 6,000 rpm
LUBRICATION
Forced lubrication, wet sump
FUEL SUPPL
Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2
CERTIFICATION
Euro 6
CLUTCH
Wet, multi disc
GEARBOX
6 Speed
FINAL DRIVE
Chain
IGNITION
Digital
STARTING
Electric

Chassis

FRAME
Trellis, high-tensile steel
FRONT SUSPENSION
Inverted fork
FRONT BRAKE
Single disc
REAR SUSPENSION
Uni-Trak with spring preload adjustability
REAR BRAKE
Single disc
REAR RIM DIMENSION
17
FRONT TYRE
90/90-21 M/C 54H
REAR TYRE
150/70-17 M/C 69H

Dimensions

LENGTH
2,300
WIDTH
980
HEIGHT
1,510
GROUND CLEARANCE
185 mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT
180 kg
USABLE TANK VOLUME
16.0 liter
WHEELBASE
1,570 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
870 mm

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