The Kawasaki KLE500 is officially back, and ready to re-enter the adventure bike segment. In the international market, its price starts at ₱387,000 for the standard version and ₱440,000 for the Special Edition. This is exciting news for riders who love long rides and off-road adventures.
Re-released for the 2026 model year, the new KLE500 features the same 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin EFI engine as the Ninja 500. It's capable of putting out 51 PS and 42.6 Nm of torque, enough for highway and mountain riding. It has features such as slipper clutch, selectable ABS, full LED lights, digital display with smartphone connectivity, and KYB inverted forks — perfect for the modern rider.
With a 21-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel, it's clearly built for serious off-road riding. It rivals popular models like the CFMOTO 450MT and KTM 390 Adventure R.
For now, according to Kawasaki Motors Philippines, the KLE500 is not yet included in the local lineup. There is no official price or release date in the country yet. But many are hoping that it will arrive in the Philippines before the end of 2026, to be tested in adventure events here.
If it ever arrives, it will definitely be popular among Filipino adventure riders who are looking for an affordable, durable, and cool motorcycle for all roads.
