Kawasaki KLE500 returning?

[mimico_polak]

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Been seeing these ads on my FB page all weekend...

Kawasaki KLE500 returns for 2026 in A2 adventure bike form

I'd say this is a great move and I would certainly consider one of these to replace the Scrambler for longer distance travel.

 

[Lightcycle]

Tubed tires
21" front wheel
34" seat height

Set up well for off-road, if you're going to dabble in that. Otherwise, the above might be negatives for pavement only.

No weight or power figures available yet.

Guesstimating ~40-45 hp

 

[timtune]

When I looked at those I was thinking possible KLR replacement for me, but after living with the big thumper this long I don't think a parallel twin would cut it.

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