KLE500 $7,990 RRP* $9,136 On-Road* Listed price less for trade-in. On-road prices for NSW. When buying outright without a trade-in, contact Kawasaki Newcastle for the best price. (conditions apply)

The KLE500 is designed to offer good all-round performance, great versatility and a dash of style. Whether it's on or off road, the updated and refreshed KLE500 is ready to take on the challenge.

With a narrow chassis and wide bars this bike is manoeuvrable and lithe. The 498cm3 parallel twin water-cooled engine is tuned for rewarding low end power extending into a strong mid-range, ideal for tricky roads and city streets alike.

The liquid-cooled engine breathes through eight valves, and because it's a twin cylinder unit it produces more power and is smoother in its delivery than many single-cylinder adventure motorcycles in the 650cc class.

The same design features also help make it lighter, and give it more torque than bikes with four cylinders, as well as helping to keep running and repair costs at affordable levels.

Pipe catalysers are added to each exhaust header pipe, plus a third in the manifold (three in total) ensure that the KLE500 meets Euro-II emissions standards.

The up-to-date upper cowl and Z1000 inspired headlamp and screen complement the new instruments, colours and graphics to give the KLE500 a great new look.

Attractive turn signals complement the KLE's new design. The instrument panel is unitised within the inner cowl and incorporates the air ducts in the cowl. Horizontal ducts on either side of the cowl create an 'air curtain' which reduces wind buffeting at higher speeds and improves rider comfort. This patented feature is available only from Kawasaki.

Seat cover has grippy side material and a dimpled top for added grip when standing and increased comfort when sitting.

The KLE has a very healthy 180 mm ground clearance and 220 mm wheel travel up front with 200 mm at the rear, yet its 850 mm seat height means riders don't have to have legs like giraffes to straddle the thing.

All of these traits, along with a 21" front wheel and a 15 litre fuel tank, make it a superb middleweight dual purpose tourer that can tackle the occasional off-road foray with aplomb, and yet cruise on the highway all day in comfort with a passenger.

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