Kawasaki KLE500 suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki KLE500, 2000 to 2007: adjustable front preload, rear preload, 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height, 220 mm of front suspension travel, 192 kg (423 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2000–2007 Kawasaki KLE500
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Kawasaki KLE500

2000–2007 · adventure · 498 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel220 mm (8.7 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire90/90-21
Rear tire130/80-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1510 mm (59.4 in)
Seat height850 mm (33.5 in)
Weight192 kg (423 lb) wet
Front brakeSingle 300mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 230mm disc, 1-piston caliper

Other Kawasaki KLE500 generations: 2026 onwards

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