Kawasaki KLE 500 2005 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Kawasaki KLE 500 2005

Kawasaki KLE 500 2005

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

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Overview - Kawasaki KLE 500 2005 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Kawasaki KLE 500 2005

Kawasaki KLE 500 2005

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KLE 500 2005 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Kawasaki KLE 500 2005
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power67 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement498 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
Top SpeedTop Speed165 km/hTop Speed180 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KLE 500 2005

Kawasaki KLE 500 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2015

Like the Kawasaki Versys, the small V-Strom is getting on a bit. The 1000 is so well done and easy to ride that you should consider taking the "big one" right away. In terms of versatility, however, the 650 is in no way inferior to the big V-Strom, and at a much lower price. But we wouldn't take it to the racetrack any more. And of course it has to cope with a heavy load more than a motorbike with 100+ hp.

Full torque

good sound

large tank

relaxed seating position

somewhat old-fashioned look

narrow handlebars

sluggish in bends

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki KLE 500 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650

Price Kawasaki KLE 500

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 650

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