It's the same engine as the EX500 Ninja, I believe it's detuned a bit. I was in Germany when the KLE500 came out and got a good look at it. I'll stick with my KLR, thanks.
Craig Highline
A2
>>> Tom Simpson 05/16 6:46 AM >>>
* DEKS wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I live in Croatia, Europe and my Kawasaki dealer said there will be no 2001
> model KLR 650 cause the Japanese company will produce only the KLE 500 as
> the Enduro/Dual Sport bike.
> But the KLE cannot match the KLR; although the two cylinder KLE is stronger
> and smoother, it is also 20 kg heavier, the front brake sucks and it's two
> CVK34 carbs double the KLR consumption.
> I'm not sure if my dealer is telling the truth. It seems unlikely Kawasaki
> would stop making the KLR 650, one of the best Enduro/Dual Sport bikes. My
> 1988 KLR 650 still runs great and wouldn't change it for a KLE 500.
They will likely still make the KLR 650 in its variouls forms, but perhaps
they are electing not to market it in Europe or your corner of Europe. We have
every reason to expect to see 2001 models here in the US within the next
several months.
I have always wanted to look at the KLE 500: it would seem to offer a small
sportbike motor in a dual sport envelope, which is an intriguing notion. I
couldnt live with 1/2 the fuel mileage, though.
-Tom
'96 KLR 650
SC, USA
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