Comparison of Kawasaki KLE 500 2005 and Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KLE 500 2005 × |  Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2016 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLE 500 | Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. KEIHIN CVK34 x 2 | Injection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves |
| Engine details | - | Die-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 296 |
| Power (kw) | 32.8 | 21.9 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 13,000 | 12,500 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 41 | 27 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 49 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | battery and coil (transistorized ignition) | Digital |
| Clutch | wet, multi disc | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Lubrication system | forced lubrication (wet sump) | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2in1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | telescopic fork | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 220 |
| Frame type | castor | Tube diamond, steel |
| Front tyre | - | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | - | 140/70-17 |
| Seat | - | Split seat |
| Wheels | - | Orange alloy wheels |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 132 |
| Trail (mm) | 105 | 82 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | 26 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,500 | 1,405 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 200 | 168 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 181 | - |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1812 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,270 | 1,025 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,215 | 2,015 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 750 |
| Seat height (mm) | 850 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 180 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 180 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3.4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 17 |
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