Kawasaki KLE 500 (2003-04) vs KTM 990 Adventure (2013)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | KTM |
| Model: | KLE 500 | 990 Adventure |
| Years: | 2003-04 | 2013 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 58 mm | 101 x 62.4mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 11.5;1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS |
| Ignition: | CDI | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 44.8 hp / 33 kW @ 8500 rpm | 113.3 hp / 84.5 kW @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 41 Nm / 30.2 lb-ft @ 6500r pm | 100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted | 48mm WP USD forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Steal awing arm with preload adjustment | WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 VR21 | 90/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80 VR17 | 150/70 -R18 |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm / 33.5 in | 860 mm / 33.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 178 kg / 392 lbs | 209 kg / 460.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal |