The Kawasaki KLE Adventure Bike is officially coming to EICMA 2025 and Team Green is back in the mid-weight adventure game with a purpose-built model that’s off-road credible and everyday usable.
What’s confirmed
Kawasaki has shown off-road visuals and the “Life is a Rally. Ride it” tagline for the new KLE, which means spoked wheels, dual-purpose tyres and a dirt-ready stance for the mid-weight adventure category. The global unveil is set for EICMA 2025 in Milan with public show days in early November per official event schedules.
Expected specifications
Early signs point to the KLE having off-road geometry with a 21-inch front wheel, long-travel suspension and rider aids for mixed terrain, in line with segment norms and Kawasaki’s teaser clues. Market chatter suggests Kawasaki will use its current twin-cylinder platforms with the KLE and prior speculation has tied the KLE to Ninja 500 underpinnings for a middleweight ADV, but final displacement and tune are still unannounced.
- Chassis and wheels: Spoked wheels, 21-inch front, long-travel suspension, switchable ABS for off-road use.
- Electronics: TFT display and traction-control suites are common in rivals so similar equipment is likely.
- Engine: Industry talk has linked a 500-class parallel twin to the KLE concept; output and gearing are yet to be revealed by Kawasaki.
Market context
EICMA 2025 runs in Milan with trade and public days in the first half of November, it’s the key event for motorcycle debuts and year-ahead model reveals across the brands. Kawasaki has been missing a true dirt-focused mid-weight ADV against the competition so the KLE will slot in beneath the big ADV flagships and above the single-cylinder dual-sports.
Expert commentary
Enthusiast and industry coverage has the KLE as Kawasaki’s long-awaited answer to the middleweight ADV phenomenon and anticipation is high after last year’s teasers and the gap between the KLR650 single and road-biased Versys line. If Kawasaki matches segment benchmarks on electronics, wheel sizes and suspension and keeps the weight in check the KLE could be a hot seller in 2026.
Competitive comparison
| Model | Engine | Wheels | Electronics | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki KLE Adventure Bike (expected) | Parallel twin, final displacement TBA (speculative middleweight class) | Likely 21-inch front, spoked; off-road bias | Anticipated TFT, switchable ABS/TC to match rivals | TBA at unveil |
| Yamaha Ténéré 700 | 689cc parallel twin; 72.4 hp (claimed) | 21-inch front / 18-inch rear | Selectable ABS; basic interface vs premium TFTs elsewhere | $10,799 (2024) |
| Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | 776cc parallel twin; 83 hp (claimed) | 21-inch front / 17-inch rear | TFT, ride modes, TC, up/down quickshifter | $11,599 (2024 DE) |
The Ténéré 700 sets the off-road benchmark with simplicity and a 21/18 setup, while the V-Strom 800DE brings stronger electronics and power at a higher price; Kawasaki’s KLE will need competitive hardware and smart pricing to land between them.
Availability outlook
Kawasaki’s global debut at EICMA points to a staged roll-out after the show, with broader deliveries typically following in the subsequent model year across priority markets. Local timelines, such as an India introduction post-global unveil, suggest a phased approach.
The takeaway
Kawasaki is finally bringing the KLE name back as a purpose-built mid-weight adventure bike, with an EICMA 2025 world premiere that tees up a direct fight with Yamaha and Suzuki in the 21-inch front, off-road-ready class. Final specs and pricing will be decisive, but the early positioning suggests genuine off-road intent backed by modern rider aids and competitive segment tuning.
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