Kawasaki KLE500 vs KTM 390 Adventure
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KLE500 and the KTM 390 Adventure as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Trimotors Technology Corporation (TTC). Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLE500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱341,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,620
Photo: KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, via ktm.com.
KTM 390 Adventure
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱338,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,603
How they differ
- The KTM 390 Adventure is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱338,000, which is ₱3,000 (1%) below the Kawasaki KLE500 at ₱341,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 390 Adventure is estimated at ₱9,603 a month against ₱9,620 for the KLE500, a difference of ₱17 a month.
- The KLE500 makes more power (51 PS against 43.5 PS for the 390 Adventure).
- The KLE500 has more torque (42.6 Nm against 37 Nm for the 390 Adventure).
- The KLE500 has the larger engine (451 cc against 373 cc for the 390 Adventure).
- The 390 Adventure has the lower seat at 830 mm, 40 mm below the KLE500, which matters for shorter riders.
- The KLE500 carries more fuel (16 L against 14.5 L for the 390 Adventure).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KLE500Standard, ₱341,000 | KTM 390 AdventureStandard, ₱338,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, liquid cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 451 cc | 373 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 51 PS | 43.5 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 10,000 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 42.6 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7500 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 | Electronic fuel injection, Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 25 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | Chain (520 X-Ring) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2300 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 940 mm | n/a |
| Height (differs) | 1355 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1555 mm | 1430 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 870 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 185 mm | 160 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 193 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16 L | 14.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork, 43 mm | WP APEX 43, 143 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak swingarm | WP APEX - Monoshock, 151 mm travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc, 300 mm, Dual-piston | Four-piston radial fixed calliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 230 mm, Dual-piston | Single-piston floating calliper, 230 mm disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90/90-21 M/C 54S | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 140/70-17 M/C 66S | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Frame (differs) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS, selectable | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | n/a |
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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.