Kawasaki KLE500 2026 vs. Honda GB350S 2025

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Honda GB350S 2025

Honda GB350S 2025

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki KLE500 2026 compared to Honda GB350S 2025

Kawasaki KLE500 2026
Honda GB350S 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore70 mmBore70 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke90.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power45 HPEngine power21 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque29 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio9.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systemsClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder2
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement451 ccmDisplacement348 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,300 mmLength2,175 mm
WidthWidth940 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,405 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height870 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)194 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)179 kg
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions93 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions61 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption2.5 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, LightingEquipmentLED-Headlights, Lighting

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda GB350S 2025

Honda GB350S 2025

The Honda GB350S is a bike that deliberately takes a step back and gains an enormous amount precisely because of this. It dispenses with technical overstimulation and instead delivers calm, character and an amazingly intense riding experience. Not fast, not loud, but honest and sustainably inspiring. A bike for people who want to feel again why they once started riding motorbikes.

Very harmonious engine character

soothing, characterful sound

high build quality

playful handling in everyday use

low fuel consumption and long range

accessible ergonomics

high emotional connection

Limited top performance

hardly any storage space

little reserves at high endurance temps

low factory customisation

defensive traction control

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki KLE500 vs Honda GB350S

Price Kawasaki KLE500

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Price Honda GB350S

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