Kawasaki KLR 650 (2010-11) vs Kawasaki KLE 500 (1991-92)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | KLR 650 | KLE 500 |
| Years: | 2010-11 | 1991-92 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83 mm. | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK40 | 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm | 44.8 hp / 33 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 41 Nm / 30.2 lb-ft @ 6500r pm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 220 mm / 8.6 in |
| Rear Suspension: | UNI-TRAK® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | Steal awing arm with preload adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 185 mm / 7.2 in | 220 mm / 8.6 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 -21 | 90/90 VR21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80 -17 | 130/80 VR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1510 mm / 59.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 889 mm / 35 in | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Wet Weight: | 194 kg / 432 lbs | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |