Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026 vs. Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2025

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2025

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026 compared to Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2025

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2025

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	89 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	64 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45 HP	Engine power	40 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	42.6 Nm	Torque	37.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems	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	2	Cylinders	1
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
Displacement	Displacement	451 ccm	Displacement	398 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	210 mm	Travel	150 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	196 mm	Travel	150 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Perimeter
Rake	Rake	28 degree	Rake	23.2 degree
Trail	Trail	104 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,300 mm	Length	2,117 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	901 mm
Height	Height	1,460 mm	Height	1,169 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,418 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	870 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	195 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	186 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	400 km	Range	342 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	93 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	85 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.8 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting	Equipment	USB-C socket

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

The 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 is no off-road monster, but rather a well-balanced A2-category adventure bike with a clear all-round focus. It impresses with its sturdy suspension, docile engine and well-designed ergonomics, marking a solid fresh start for Kawasaki in the adventure segment. It does have a few minor flaws, though only one of them is truly annoying.

a smooth and predictable engine

a stable and comfortable suspension

well-designed ergonomics to suit a wide range of body sizes

good value for money

a smooth-shifting transmission

Low ground clearance

hardly any off-road tyres are compatible with the unusual rear tyre size

wind protection is reasonable despite the taller windscreen

no options for a quickshifter or cruise control

ABS is disengageable only in its entirety

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE vs Triumph Scrambler 400 XC

Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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Price Triumph Scrambler 400 XC

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Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026 vs. Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2025

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026 compared to Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2025

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 KLE500 SE 2026

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC 2025

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE vs Triumph Scrambler 400 XC

Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price Triumph Scrambler 400 XC

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