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SPECIFICATIONS

KAWASAKI KLE 500 SE
ENGINE
Type: 451cc, liquid-cooled,
Bore x stroke:
DOHC 8-valve, 4T parallel twin 70mm x 58.6mm
Power: Torque:
33.4kW @ 9000rpm
42.6Nm @ 6000rpm Compression: 11.3:1 Fuelling:
Electronic injection
Clutch: Wet multiplate clutch, assist / slipper Transmission: Six-speed, chain drive
CHASSIS
Frame:
Steel trellis
Rake / Trail: Swingarm:
28 °/ 104mm Aluminium two-sided
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Suspension: 43mm USD fork, 210mm travel front; Linkage-type monoshock, spring preload adjustment, 196mm travel rear
Brakes:
300mm disc, two-piston caliper front; 230mm disc, two-piston caliper rear; Switchable ABS
Wheels:
Spoked, aluminium rims Tyres: 90 / 90-21 front; 140 / 70-
DIMENSIONS
Seat height:
17 rear
870mm
Wheelbase: Ground clearance: Weight( wet): Fuel capacity: Price: Contact:
1555mm 175mm 195kg 16 litres $ 12,535 plus ORC Kawasaki NZ
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