KLE500 Breaks Cover
POSTED: 25/10/2025
First teased at MCL last year with the prototype poking its front wheel out of the large display crate - carrying the tag line “Life’s a Rally – Ride it” - we are excited to now show you the complete machine in all its glory.
The Kawasaki KLE500 is a rally styled adventure bike that is ready to reveal new horizons. With off-road rally styling and a light yet strong multi-purpose trellis chassis, the new 2026 KLE500 is powered by our highly praised parallel-twin, water-cooled engine with assist and slipper clutch.
Styled with a hint of Dakar, the silhouette shows a tall screen and compact raised fuel tank (16litres) placing the rider in prime position to feel the front tyre grip when taken to the loose stuff. The riding position feels natural whether seated or standing given the KX-inspired relationship between seat, footpeg and handlebar.
Up front – ahead of the three-position adjustable screen is bright and efficient LED lighting completing the purposeful look.
With spoked, 21” front and 17” rear wheels and disc brakes that come with selectable ABS, this allows for rider preference relative to the riding conditions.
The KLE500 is available in standard and SE trims. There is an LCD dash for the standard model and TFT fitted to the SE, both of which offer connectivity to the Kawasaki smartphone Rideology App. This allows a number of instrument functions to be accessed such as riding log, navigation and even voice command.
On top of the comprehensive standard specification, the SE version comes with LED indicators plus a complete package that encompasses a larger windshield, sturdy hand guards and a large skid plate.
Pearl Blizzard White
Pearl Storm Grey
Metallic Bluish Green
Ergo-fit options are available for both trim levels with four unique seat setups possible, which are available as genuine accessories. Riders can find their ideal seating arrangement, whether it is the standard combination (High/High seats) aimed at on-road comfort and day-to-day use, complete with specially-designed cushioning for long-ride comfort, or a fully flat setup (High/Low seats) facilitating greater rider mobility during off-road riding.
A raft of Kawasaki genuine accessories will be available including top case, panniers, rear carrier, grip heaters, USB Type-C outlet, engine guard, LED fog lamps, centre stand, radiator screen and GPS bracket.
To truly complement the rally look, an upswept Akrapovic titanium silencer with carbon heatshield will be available.
Metallic Carbon Grey / Ebony
The KLE500 models are scheduled to be in our showroom for March 2026, and pricing will be announced shortly!
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