BMW F 450 GS 2026 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

BMW F 450 GS 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications BMW F 450 GS 2026 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

BMW F 450 GS 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

BMW F 450 GS 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	51.6 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	38 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,
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, Drag lever	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	420 ccm	Displacement	451 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	180 mm	Travel	210 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Uni Trak
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	196 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	28.1 degree	Rake	28 degree
Trail	Trail	115 mm	Trail	104 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	230 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Traction control, ,	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,161 mm	Length	2,300 mm
Width	Width	869 mm	Width	980 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
Range	Range	368 km	Range	400 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	88 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	93 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.8 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights,	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, ,

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 450 GS 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 BMW F 450 GS vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price BMW F 450 GS

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Model year

Average market price

Current average market prices

BMW F 450 GS 2026 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications BMW F 450 GS 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

BMW F 450 GS 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 450 GS vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price BMW F 450 GS

Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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