CFMoto 450MT vs Kawasaki KLE500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the CFMoto 450MT and the Kawasaki KLE500 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: CFMOTO Philippines (Motostrada) and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: CFMOTO Philippines, via cfmotoph.com.
CFMoto 450MT
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱338,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,561
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLE500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱341,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,620
How they differ
- The CFMoto 450MT is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱338,900, which is ₱2,100 (1%) below the Kawasaki KLE500 at ₱341,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 450MT is estimated at ₱9,561 a month against ₱9,620 for the KLE500, a difference of ₱59 a month.
- The KLE500 makes more power (51 PS against 42.2 PS for the 450MT).
- The 450MT has the lower seat at 840 mm, 30 mm below the KLE500, which matters for shorter riders.
- The 450MT carries more fuel (17.5 L against 16 L for the KLE500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | CFMoto 450MTStandard, ₱338,900 | Kawasaki KLE500Standard, ₱341,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2-cylinder, inline 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 270° crankshaft | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 449 cc | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 42.2 PS | 51 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 42 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6500 | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | BOSCH EFI | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 25 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | EU5+ | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | CF-SC slipper clutch, 6-speed, wet, multi-plate | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2210 mm | 2300 mm |
| Width (differs) | 870 mm | 940 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1390 mm | 1355 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1505 mm | 1555 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 840 mm | 870 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 220 mm | 185 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 193 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.5 L | 16 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Inverted fork, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Φ320mm single disc, four-piston caliper, J.Juan | Single disc, 300 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Φ240mm single disc, single-piston caliper, J.Juan | Single disc, 230 mm, Dual-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90/90 R21 CST | 90/90-21 M/C 54S |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 140/70 R18 CST | 140/70-17 M/C 66S |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BOSCH dual-channel ABS (rear ABS switchable) | ABS, selectable |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.