BMW G 310 GS 2021 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

BMW G 310 GS 2021

BMW G 310 GS 2021

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

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Technical Specifications BMW G 310 GS 2021 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

BMW G 310 GS 2021
Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026
BMW G 310 GS 2021
BMW G 310 GS 2021
Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026
Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore80 mmBore70 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke58.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power34 HPEngine power45 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque28 NmTorque42.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.9 Compression Ratio11.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore42 mmThrottle Bore32 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement313 ccmDisplacement451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel180 mmTravel210 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountUni Trak
TravelTravel180 mmTravel196 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake63.3 degreeRake28 degree
TrailTrail98 mmTrail104 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter230 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,075 mmLength2,300 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth980 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,420 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)169.5 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)195 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW G 310 GS 2021

BMW G 310 GS 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW G 310 GS vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price BMW G 310 GS

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Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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