ROAD NEWS
KAWASAKI KLE500 RETURNS
blast from the past but with a thoroughly
A modern twist, the KLE format can trace much of its DNA back to the Nineties. With the 450cc-ish twin-cylinder adventure class rapidly becoming a must-have category, Kawasaki has gone back to the future in a retro-twist. Thoroughly modern with all the expected features, they have leaned heavily on a machine that, while hardly known here in
NZ, was an adventure staple in other markets. With Mr K already having access to the engine that is based around its LAMS( and yep, this is LAMS-legal as well) street bikes, it comes as no surprise really. With switchable ABS, thoroughly modern TFT dash and LED indicators, it also has Kawasaki’ s Rideology The App to keep you on track and connected. Kawasaki already has a range of rally accessories ready to attach to your new
KLE 500. Availability is expected to be mid-2026 for the new model that is sure to reforge the moniker.
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