Kawasaki KLE500 In-Depth Review | Can This Budget ADV Compete?

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The 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 is a small, beginner and budget friendly adventure bike competing with the CFMOTO Ibex 450 (450MT), KTM 390 Adventure, KLR650, DR650, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, Honda NX500 and others. Does the limited ground clearance ruin it, or is it still great for the right rider? #motorcycle #adventurebike #kawasaki #kle500

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00:00 Overview
01:37 Ad
02:43 Specs
07:31 Ergonomics
08:41 Drop Test
10:18 Tour/Features
17:00 Dash
18:30 Gear Check
19:24 Performance
21:12 Sport Ride
23:03 Freeway
25:21 Easy Off Road
29:46 Harder Off Road
33:35 Ground Clearance
36:03 Pros/Cons
41:10 Competitors
44:24 Final Thoughts