| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION |
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| Model ID |
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| Manufacturer (Make) | Kawasaki |
| Model Name | KLE 500 |
| Year | 2007 |
| Category(class) | Touring |
| Engine |
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| Engine Capacity (Displacement) | 498 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | Twin |
| Bore x Stroke | Ø74.0 mm x 58.0 mm (Ø2.91 inches x 2.28 inches) |
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | 1.28 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 8 |
| Timing System | DOHC |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter System | Electric |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Powertrain |
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| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes |
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| Frame Type | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Front Suspension Travel | 41 mm (1.61 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak |
| Front Brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston caliper |
| Front Brakes Diameter | Ø300 mm (Ø11.81 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | Ø230 mm (Ø9.06 inches) |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 130/80-17 |
| Dimensions |
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| Overall Length | 2215 mm (87.2 inches) |
| Overall Width | 880 mm (34.65 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1270 mm (50 inches) |
| Seat Height | 850 mm (33.46 inches) |
| Fork Angle (Rake) | 27.0° degrees |
| Trail | 105 mm (4.13 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm (59.45 inches) |
| Dry Weight | 181.0 kg (399 lb) |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
| Performance |
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| Top Speed | - |
| Acceleration (dart, speedup) time | |
| 0-100 km/h | - |
| 0-60 mph | - |
| 1/4 mile | - |
| 60 to 140 km/h, highest gear | - |
