Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki KLE500 and Kawasaki Versys 2007

Comparison of Kawasaki KLE500 and Kawasaki Versys 2007 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Versys 2007 ×
Kawasaki KLE500 ×
General
Production from (year)20072007
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki VersysKawasaki KLE500
CategoryTouringTouring
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwin, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder88
Fuel systemInjection. Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin)-
Displacement (cm³)649498
Power (kw)46-
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Torque (Nm)61-
Bore (mm)8374
Stroke (mm)6058
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigitalDigital
Compression10.6:19.8:1
Chassis
Front suspension41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload41 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspensionOffset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preloadBottom-Link Uni-Trak
Front brakesDouble disc. Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discsSingle disc. Twin-piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single 220 mm petal discSingle disc. Single-piston caliper
Diameter (mm)220230
Frame typeDiamond, high-tensile steelDouble-cradle, high-tensile steel
Front tyre120/70-1790/90-21
Rear tyre160/60-17130/80-17
Front wheel travel (mm)4141
Trail (mm)108105
Rake (fork angle) (degree)2527
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • atomic silver
  • candy burnt orange
  • ebony
  • metallic ocean blue
  • pearl meteor gray
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4151,510
Dry weight (kg)181181
Power/weight ratio0.2541-
Overall height (mm)1,3151,270
Overall length (mm)2,1252,215
Overall width (mm)840880
Seat height (mm)840850
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1915



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