KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023

KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

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

KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023
Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore89 mmBore70 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke58.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power44 HPEngine power45 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque37 NmTorque42.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio11.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement373.2 ccmDisplacement451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel170 mmTravel210 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountUni Trak
TravelTravel177 mmTravel196 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake63.5 degreeRake28 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter230 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)172 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)195 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2
RangeRange430 kmRange400 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions78 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions93 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.37 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023

KTM 390 Adventure SW 2023

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 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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