Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026 vs. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2023

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2023

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2023

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026 compared to Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2023

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2023
Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026
Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2023
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore70 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke67.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power45 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,150 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque52 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,150 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio9.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric, Kick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement451 ccmDisplacement648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel210 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel196 mmTravel120 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,300 mmLength2,119 mm
WidthWidth980 mmWidth745 mm
HeightHeight1,460 mmHeight1,067 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,398 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height870 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)195 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)212 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2
RangeRange400 kmRange296 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions93 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions99 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.21 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

The Kawasaki KLE500 2026 is not an off-road monster, but a well-balanced A2 adventure bike with a clear all-round orientation. It impresses with its stable suspension, good-natured engine and successful ergonomics and marks a solid new start for Kawasaki in the adventure segment. It does have some minor faults, but only one of them is really annoying.

Good-natured and predictable engine

stable and comfortable suspension

successful ergonomics for many body sizes

good price-performance ratio

clean transmission

Low ground clearance

hardly any off-road tyres compatible with strange rear wheel dimensions

wind protection manageable despite higher windshield

no options for quickshifter or cruise control

ABS only completely disengageable

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2023

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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Price Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

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