| Attribute | Yamaha XT 600 E 2001 × | Kawasaki KLE 500 2001 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 2001 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XT 600 E | Kawasaki KLE 500 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 595 | 499 |
| Power (kw) | 29.2 | 24.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 48 | 36 |
| Bore (mm) | 95 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 84 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 230 |
| Front tyre | 90/90-S21 | 90/90-S21 |
| Rear tyre | 120/90-S17 | 130/80-S17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 225 | 220 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 200 | 200 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,440 | 1,510 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 164 | 181 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.178 | 0.137 |
| Seat height (mm) | 855 | 850 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 146 | 137 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 15 |