Technical specifications
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| Model: |
KLE 500 |
| Years: |
1996-98 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder
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Capacity:
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498 cc / 30.4 cu-in
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Bore x Stroke:
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74 x 58 mm
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Cooling System:
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Liquid cooled
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Compression Ratio:
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10.8:1
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Induction:
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2x 34mm Keihin carburetors
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Ignition:
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CDI
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Starting:
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Electric
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Max Power:
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44.8 hp / 33 kW @ 8500 rpm
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Max Torque:
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41 Nm / 30.2 lb-ft @ 6500r pm
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Transmission:
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6 Speed
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Final lDrive:
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Chain
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Front Suspension:
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41mm Telescopic forks air assisted
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Front Wheel Travel:
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220 mm / 8.6 in
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Rear Suspension:
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Steal awing arm with preload adjustment
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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220 mm / 8.6 in
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Front Brakes:
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Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
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Rear Brakes:
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Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper
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Front Tyre:
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90/90 VR21
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Rear Tyre:
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130/80 VR17
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Seat Height:
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850 mm / 33.5 in
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Wheelbase:
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1510 mm / 59.4 in
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:
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180 mm / 7.0 in
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Dry Weight:
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178 kg / 392 lbs
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Wet Weight:
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192 kg / 423 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
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Consumption Average:
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18.2 km/lit
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Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0:
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14.0 m / 40.2 m
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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13.4 sec / 152.8 km/h
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Top Speed:
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190.7 km/h / 118.4 mph
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Road Test:
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Motosprint Group Test 1992
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