KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 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	37 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	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
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	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
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 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	170 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	177 mm	Travel	196 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	63.5 degree	Rake	28 degree

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, 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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	172 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	195 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	430 km	Range	400 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	78 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	93 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.37 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4 l/100km

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023

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 Average Market Price KTM 390 Adventure SW vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price KTM 390 Adventure SW

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Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023 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

KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 390 Adventure SW vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price KTM 390 Adventure SW

Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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