Comparison of Kawasaki KLE 500 2005 and Kawasaki Z650 2021 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KLE 500 2005 × |  Kawasaki Z650 2021 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2021 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLE 500 | Kawasaki Z650 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. KEIHIN CVK34 x 2 | Injection. DFI® with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Engine details | - | Die-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | 32.8 | 49.1 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 13,000 | 12,500 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.5 | 4.44 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 41 | 65.7 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 103.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | battery and coil (transistorized ignition) | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Clutch | wet, multi disc | Assist and Slipper Clutch |
| Lubrication system | forced lubrication (wet sump) | Forced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2in1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | telescopic fork | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Horizontal Back-link with preload adjustment |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Petal-type rotors with two-piston calipers. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 220 |
| Frame type | castor | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | - | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | - | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Wheels | - | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 124 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 130 |
| Trail (mm) | 105 | 100 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | 24 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | TFT Instrumentation |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,500 | 1,410 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 200 | 187 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 181 | - |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1812 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,270 | 1,064 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,215 | 2,065 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 765 |
| Seat height (mm) | 850 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 180 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 180 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3.4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 15.14 |
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