Yamaha Tenere 700 2023 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Yamaha Tenere 700 2023

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Technical Specifications Yamaha Tenere 700 2023 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Yamaha Tenere 700 2023

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Yamaha Tenere 700 2023

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	65.6 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems
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	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
Displacement	Displacement	689 ccm	Displacement	451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	210 mm	Travel	210 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	196 mm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	282 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	230 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	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	150 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,365 mm	Length	2,300 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	940 mm
Height	Height	1,455 mm	Height	1,405 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,590 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	204 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	194 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
Range	Range	372 km	Range	400 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	100 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	93 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.3 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4 l/100km

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tenere 700 2023

The Yamaha Tenere 700 is an adventure bike that performs brilliantly, especially in the second part of its category. The Japanese bike is a force off-road. But it also functions satisfactorily as a touring vehicle. The chassis is comfortable enough, the wind protection is there. The seat is a little too spartan, but the engine is ideally suited for long journeys. The Tenere offers sufficient space and power for two, and the chassis also has enough reserves for the additional load. However, the brakes are overtaxed by the additional weight in some riding situations. However, as long as you don't leave the cosy touring mode, the Yamaha Tenere 700 also makes two people happy.

Motor very comfortable in continuous operation

relaxed riding position

Wind protection available

Suspension sufficiently comfortable

Engine with sufficient power even with two riders

Enough space for average pillion rider

No "ABS-OFF" button available any more

Annoying menu operation

Slightly jerky throttle response

Brake overtaxed in some situations with two riders

Seat uncomfortable in the long run

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Yamaha Tenere 700 vs Kawasaki KLE500

Price Yamaha Tenere 700

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