| MODEL | KAWASAKI KLE 500 / SE 2027 |
| Year | 2027 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 451 cc / 27.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 58.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 38 kW / 51 hp @ 10,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 43.4 Nm / 31.7 ft-lb @ 7,500 rpm |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Induction | DFI with 32 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed, return shift |
| Clutch | Assist and slipper; SE Smartride uses an automatic centrifugal clutch |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain, 46/15 ratio |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm USD telescopic fork, 210 mm / 8.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, 195.5 mm / 7.7 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 27 mm dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230 mm disc, 27 mm dual-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2301 mm / 90.6 in |
| Overall Width | 940 mm / 37 in |
| Overall Height | 1354-1405 mm / 53.3-55.3 in |
| Seat Height | 871 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1554 mm / 61.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm / 7.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 174 kg / 385 lb |
| Wet Weight | 194 kg / 428 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2027 KLE 500 carries on the rally-style adventure design of the 2026 model, with a trellis frame and a 451 cc parallel twin. The SE Smartride variant swaps the manual clutch for an automatic centrifugal unit. Other SE touches include a TFT display, LED indicators, a taller screen and a larger skid plate.
