What riding position does the Kawasaki KLE500 have?

The Kawasaki KLE500's adventure category suggests a tall, commanding upright position as a modeled category starting point. Rider Height estimates joint angles from the available geometry and your measurements in a static seated solve. Standing positions are not modeled.

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Kawasaki KLE500

Name: Kawasaki KLE500
Brand: Kawasaki

1991-2007 | adventure

Provisional0/19 fields

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Visual reference

Side profile

Seat height: 850 mm
Wheelbase: 1,500 mm
Wet weight: -
Category: adventure

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Kawasaki

KLE500

1991–2007adventure498 cc

3D SceneKawasaki KLE500

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Rider

Height: 183 cmChanging height adjusts inseam proportionally within valid limits.

Inseam: 85.5 cmInseam cannot exceed your current height.

Rider position

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Seat fore/aft: 0 mm

Seat height delta: 0 mm

Posture

Arm straightness: 95%

Seat position

Feet down

Adjustments

Bar rise: 0 mm

Bar pullback: 0 mm

Peg forward: 0 mm

Peg rise: 0 mm

Ergonomics

Modeled band: Comfortable

Geometry verification: Provisional

Data basis: Published specs · estimated rider contacts

Layout basis: Reviewed category template

The category template passed the local layout sweep; this individual bike remains provisional.

All contacts reached

Lowest modeled angle area: Knee.

Physical check: Sit on the exact motorcycle and compare seat, bar, peg, and ground-reach feel before deciding. This model does not predict comfort or control.

Modeled comparison score: 95 / 100

Knee65.5 deg / Sport

Ideal 75 deg to 105 degL 65.5 deg / R 65.5 deg

Hip100.8 deg / Neutral

Ideal 85 deg to 125 degL 100.8 deg / R 100.8 deg

Elbow143.3 deg / Relaxed

Ideal 110 deg to 170 degL 143.3 deg / R 143.3 deg

Torso lean9.9 deg / Neutral

Ideal -5 deg to 25 deg

Seat height

850 mm

Wheelbase

1500 mm

Weight (wet)

—

Ground clearance

210 mm

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Data provenance

Where these numbers came from

Every populated geometry field records its source, verification state, and source link when available. These records feed both the simulator and the fit recommendation engine.

Provisional0/19 fieldsMethodology

Geometry status: Provisional
Field records: 19
Verified fields: 0/19
Linked sources: 19/19

Category-based provisional contact geometry: 14Wikipedia motorcycle infobox: 52 source labels

Field-level geometry provenance for Kawasaki KLE500
Field	Value	Source	Status	Notes
WheelbaseChassis	1,500 mm	Wikipedia motorcycle infobox	Provisional	Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Ground clearanceChassis	210 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat contact XRider triangle	750 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat contact heightRider triangle	850 mm	Wikipedia motorcycle infobox	Provisional	Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Seat lengthRider triangle	260 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar XRider triangle	1,110 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar heightRider triangle	1,065 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar widthControls	880 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg XRider triangle	840 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg heightRider triangle	440 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat XPassenger	615 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat heightPassenger	905 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg XPassenger	705 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg heightPassenger	635 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat height minimumAdjustability	850 mm	Wikipedia motorcycle infobox	Provisional	Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Seat height maximumAdjustability	850 mm	Wikipedia motorcycle infobox	Provisional	Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Dry weightPhysical	181 kg	Wikipedia motorcycle infobox	Provisional	Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Front wheel diameterRendering	705 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Rear wheel diameterRendering	660 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.

Bike-level reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_KLE500

Does the Kawasaki KLE500 fit you?

The Kawasaki KLE500 (1991–2007) lists a 850 mm seat height. In this simplified seat-height model, an inseam around 85 cm is a rough ground-reach reference, not a guarantee of flat-footing. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change foot contact. Enter your measurements above to compare the modeled reach, then confirm it on the motorcycle.

Riding position

The Kawasaki KLE500's adventure category suggests a tall, commanding upright position as a modeled starting point. The simulator estimates knee, hip, and elbow angles from the available geometry and your measurements so you can compare the reach to the bars and pegs.

Typical category use

The adventure category is commonly associated with mixed tarmac and light off-road, touring, and riders who want a commanding view. Rider Height does not assess handling, performance, or whether this motorcycle is suitable for a particular rider.

Fit figures are planning estimates from the current geometry and simplified model assumptions. They are not safety, compatibility, or purchase advice; confirm fit on the actual motorcycle.

Other adventure motorcycles with the closest seat heights — compare their fit in the simulator.

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