Comparisons / Comparison of Benelli BX 505 Enduro 2011 and Kawasaki KLE500

Comparison of Benelli BX 505 Enduro 2011 and Kawasaki KLE500 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki KLE500 ×
Benelli BX 505 Enduro 2011 ×
General
Production from (year)20072011
MakeKawasakiBenelli
ModelKawasaki KLE500Benelli BX 505 Enduro
CategoryTouringEnduro / offroad
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwin, four-strokeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder84
Fuel system-Injection. Electronic injection - throttle body 42 mm
Engine details-Titanium valves
Displacement (cm³)498505
Power (kw)-43.6
Cooling systemLiquid-
Transmission type,final drive-Chain
Torque (Nm)-50
Bore (mm)74104
Stroke (mm)5859.5
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Emission details-Euro 3
IgnitionDigitalDigital
Clutch-Wet clutch 7 steel discs
Lubrication system-Wet sump and reeds
Compression9.8:111.5:1
Exhaust system-With catalytic converter and oxygen sensor
Chassis
Front suspension41 mm telescopic fork50 mm fully adjustable
Rear suspensionBottom-Link Uni-TrakSachs shock absorber fully adjustable
Front brakesSingle disc. Twin-piston caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliperSingle disc
Diameter (mm)230220
Frame typeDouble-cradle, high-tensile steelAluminium with carbon elements
Front tyre90/90-2180/100-21
Rear tyre130/80-17140/80-18
Front wheel travel (mm)41-
Trail (mm)105110
Rake (fork angle) (degree)2726.5
Other
StarterElectricElectric & kick
Color options
  • metallic ocean blue
  • pearl meteor gray
  • green
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,5101,450
Dry weight (kg)181110
Power/weight ratio-0.3964
Overall height (mm)1,2701,240
Overall length (mm)2,2152,160
Overall width (mm)880810
Seat height (mm)850960
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)159



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