| Attribute | Kawasaki KLE500 × | Benelli Leoncino 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2017 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Benelli |
| Model | Kawasaki KLE500 | Benelli Leoncino |
| Category | Touring | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel system | - | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 499.6 |
| Power (kw) | - | 34.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 45 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 69 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 66.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Euro 4. Catalytic converter and oxygen sensors. |
| Ignition | Digital | TLI |
| Clutch | - | Wet |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | Upside down 50mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston caliper | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 230 | 260 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Steel tubes |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 110/80-ZR119 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 150/70-ZR17 |
| Wheels | - | Spocked in aluminum alloy |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 41 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 105 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,510 | 1,450 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 181 | 170 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.2041 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,270 | 1,160 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,215 | 2,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 800 |
| Seat height (mm) | 850 | 815 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 3 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 15 |