Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	116 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	36 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,
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
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	4	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	948 ccm	Displacement	451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	210 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	196 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Trail	Trail	98 mm	Trail	104 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	230 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, , , , , , , ,	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,300 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	980 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	195 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	340 km	Range	400 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	117 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	93 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4 l/100km
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	135 mm	Ground clearance	185 mm

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition

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Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition

Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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