KTM 390 Adventure R 2026 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Adventure R 2026 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

KTM 390 Adventure R 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

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KTM 390 Adventure R 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Torque	Torque	39 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	46 mm	Throttle Bore	32 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping,
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	398.7 ccm	Displacement	451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	210 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Uni Trak
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	196 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	62.9 degree	Rake	28 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	230 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Cruise control, Traction control,	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,481 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	870 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	430 km	Range	400 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	79 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	93 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.4 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4 l/100km
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	272 mm	Ground clearance	185 mm

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, ,	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, ,