New for 2026 is the Kawasaki KLE500 ABS, obtainable in a normal trim and an SE model. This accessible and reasonably priced journey bike options rally-inspired styling and off-road-ready specs, and it slots between the Versys-X 300 and KLR650 in Kawasaki’s journey lineup.
It’s powered by the liquid-cooled 451cc parallel-Twin additionally present in Kawasaki’s EliminatorNinja 500, and Z500 fashions, and its 6-speed transmission features a slip/help clutch. It has a metal trellis body that makes use of the engine as a confused member. Suspension features a KYB nonadjustable 43mm inverted fork and a brand new Uni-Trak rear shock with stepless spring preload adjustability. Wheel journey is 8.3 inches in entrance and seven.9 inches within the rear, and floor clearance is 6.8 inches.
Brakes embrace a 2-piston entrance caliper with a 300mm disc and a 2-piston rear caliper with a 230mm disc. Nissin-supplied ABS may be disabled by way of a swap on the left facet of the handlebar, and ABS resets to lively when the bike is switched off and restarted.
The KLE500 ABS has 21-inch entrance and 17-inch rear wheels with aluminum rims and metal spokes, and so they’re wrapped in IRC GP-410 tires. It incorporates a extensive aluminum handlebar and a barely ahead footpeg place with detachable rubber footpeg inserts. Seat top is 33.8 inches, and the slim gas tank holds 4.2 gallons. Curb weight has not but been introduced.
Instrumentation consists of an LCD instrument panel that connects to a smartphone by way of Rideology the App. By way of the app, riders can entry automobile data and log their routes and efficiency information within the Using Log operate. The LCD display screen additionally shows cellphone notifications, and the Economical Using Indicator flashes to let riders know when gas consumption is favorable.
Customary tools consists of an aluminum skidplate and an adjustable windscreen with three top ranges: customary, 1.1 inches greater, and a pair of.2 inches greater.
The SE (particular version) model comes with a taller windscreen, a bigger skidplate, metal-reinforced handguards, LED turnsignals (LED headlight and taillight are customary), and a 4.3-inch coloration TFT show.
Kawasaki equipment for the KLE500 embrace a prime case, panniers, a bigger windscreen, handguards, heated grips, a USB-C port, an engine guard, a centerstand, and extra.
The 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 ABS might be obtainable in Metallic Carbon Grey/Ebony for $6,599. The KLE500 SE ABS might be obtainable in Pearl Blizzard White or Metallic Bluish Inexperienced for $7,499.
Go to the Kawasaki web site for extra data.
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