Comparison of Kawasaki KLE500 and Rieju Marathon 450 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KLE500 × |  Rieju Marathon 450 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Rieju |
| Model | Kawasaki KLE500 | Rieju Marathon 450 |
| Category | Touring | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor. Keihin FCR-MX39 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 449 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 95 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 63.4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Constant mesh, 5-speed |
| Ignition | Digital | C.D.I |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | MARZOCCHI inverted SHIVER Ø45 |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak | SACHS with PRS system |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston caliper | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 230 | 240 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Highly resistant semi double-cradle steel |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 140/90-18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 41 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 105 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Color options |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,510 | 1,485 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | - | 132 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 181 | 115 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,270 | 1,230 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,215 | 2,190 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 810 |
| Seat height (mm) | 850 | 900 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 8.5 |
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