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Italia2005 Kawasaki KLE 500
General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
30.39 cubic inches (498.0 ccm)
Engine type
Twin, 4 stroke
Power
45.0 horsepowers (33.6 kiloWatts)
at 8300 RPM
Torque
30.24 pound-foot/lbf-ft (41.00 Nm / 4.18 kgf-m)
at 7500 RPM
Compression
9.8:1
Bore x stroke
4.52 x 3.54 inches (74.0 x 58.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.50 litres/100 km, 22.2 km/l or 52.3 mpg
Top speed
180.0 kmh (111.8 mph)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle)
27.0°
Trail
6.41 inches (105.0 mm)
Front tyre
-
Rear tyre
-
Front brake
Single disc
Rear brake
Single disc
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
399.0 pounds (181.0 kg)
Wet weight
440.9 pounds (200.0 kg)
Seat height
51.9 inches (850 mm)
Wheelbase
91.5 inches (1500 mm)
Overall length
135.2 inches (2215 mm)
Overall width
53.7 inches (880 mm)
Overall height
77.5 inches (1270 mm)
Ground clearance
11.0 inches (180 mm)
Fuel capacity
3.96 gallons (15.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.90 gallons (3.4 litres)
Oil capacity
-
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