2026 Kawasaki KLE 500 Review | First Impressions & Test Ride

I was able to test ride the Kawasaki KLE 500. Please watch the video to see some first impressions. 🇦🇺 2026 KAWASAKI KLE 500 | AUSTRALIAN SPECIFICATIONS (LAMS) ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN Engine: 451cc Parallel-Twin, 4-Stroke, DOHC, 8-Valve Power: 45 HP (33.4 kW) @ 9,000 RPM Torque: 42.6 Nm (31.4 ft-lbs) @ 7,500 RPM Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 58.6 mm Compression Ratio: 11.3:1 Fuel System: EFI (32mm x 2 Throttle Bodies) Clutch: Wet multi-disc, Assist & Slipper Transmission: 6-speed, Return shift CHASSIS & SUSPENSION Frame: High-tensile steel trellis Front Fork: 43mm KYB Inverted (210mm travel) Rear Shock: New Uni-Trak Monoshock (196mm travel) Rake / Trail: 28.0° / 104 mm Steering Angle: 40° Left / 40° Right Front Brake: 300mm Single Disc, Nissin 2-Piston Caliper Rear Brake: 230mm Single Disc, Nissin 2-Piston Caliper ABS: Dual-channel (Switchable "OFF" mode) WHEELS & TIRES Front Wheel: 21-inch Wire-Spoke Aluminum Rear Wheel: 17-inch Wire-Spoke Aluminum Front Tire: 90/90-21 M/C 54S (IRC GP-410) Rear Tire: 140/70-17 M/C 66S (IRC GP-410) DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Curb Weight: 195 kg (Fully Fueled & Ready) Seat Height: 870 mm (Optional low seat available) Ground Clearance: 185 mm Wheelbase: 1,555 mm Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters Overall Length: 2,300 mm Overall Width: 980 mm SE MODEL EXCLUSIVE FEATURES 4.3" Full-Color TFT Instrumentation Smartphone Connectivity (Rideology The App) Heavy-Duty Aluminum Bash Plate Metal-Reinforced Handguards Tall Touring Windscreen (3-position adjustable) Full LED Lighting (Indicators + Headlight) Integrated USB-C Outlet #KawasakiAustralia #KLE500 #LAMS #AdventureMoto #2026KLE500 #BikeSpecs