Kawasaki KLE 500 (2001-02) vs KTM 500 XC-W (2012-13)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | KTM |
| Model: | KLE 500 | 500 XC-W |
| Years: | 2001-02 | 2012-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 510.4 cc / 31.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 58 mm | 95 x 72 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors | Keihin MX FCR 39 |
| Ignition: | CDI | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick and electric |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted | WP-USD Ø 48 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Steal awing arm with preload adjustment | WP PDS-Federbein |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 335 mm / 13.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 260 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 VR21 | 90/90 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80 VR17 | 120/90 - 18 |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm / 33.5 in | 970 mm / 38.19 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1510 mm / 59.4 in | 1482 mm / 58.3 in |
| Wet Weight: | 192 kg / 423 lbs | 114 kg / 251 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal / 1,9 Imp gal |