The 2027 Kawasaki KLE650 has been revealed by the brand recently with tubeless tyres, a new 650cc parallel twin engine, handguards, a quickshifter, and more. The model will sit below the KLE500 in the brand’s lineup, and it will be sold internationally from April 2027 onwards. The brand will offer a total of two variants of the motorcycle: Standard and SE.

2027 Kawasaki KLE650: Key Specs

Category

Specifications

Engine Capacity

649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin

Seat Height

870 mm

Wheels

Aluminium Spoke Wheels

Traction Control

Yes, KTRC

Cruise Control

Yes, Electronic Cruise Control

Instrument Cluster

TFT

2027 Kawasaki KLE650: Engine

The 2027 Kawasaki KLE650 is powered by a new 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, which is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The engine features an improved electronic throttle valve, retuned exhaust system, and a retuned intake. The engine can generate 70 hp and 64 Nm of torque.

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2027 Kawasaki KLE650: Hardware & Features

Hardware

The Kawasaki KLE650 looks larger and more purposeful than its smaller sibling, the KLE500. It uses a trellis frame, and key hardware specs are as follows:

Harwdware

Specifications

Suspension

Front: 43 mm USD forks with 210 mm of travel
Rear: Uni-Trak monoshock with 195mm of travel

Braking

Front: 300 mm dual discs

Rear: 230 mm single disc

Wheels

Front: 21 inches (Aluminium spoked)
Rear: 17 inches (Aluminium spoked)
(Tubeless option is available with SE variant)

Features

The Kawasaki KLE650 is electronically well-equipped, and its key specifications include:

  • Electronic cruise control
  • KTRC traction control
  • Bidirectional quickshifter (SE)
  • TFT instrument cluster (SE)
  • USB-C charging port (SE)
  • Handguards (SE)
  • Aluminium bash plate (SE)
  • Large windscreen (SE)

2027 Kawasaki KLE650: India Launch

As mentioned earlier, the Kawasaki KLE650 will go on sale internationally from April 2027 onwards. The brand has not yet shared any details regarding the motorcycle’s launch in the Indian market. You can check the prices for the motorcycle in the UK here:

Variant

UK Price

INR

Standard

GBP 7,499

Approximately Rs 9.51 lakh 

SE

GBP 8,999

Approximately Rs 11.42 lakh

Disclaimer: All the prices mentioned in the table are ex-showroom prices of the motorcycle.