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Kawasaki KAW500X

Specifications for 15 model years

Year Category Engine (cc) Horsepower Dry Weight Seat Height
2012 Adventure 511 43 N/A 31.9
2013 Adventure 489 46 N/A 34.4
2014 Adventure 502 58 N/A 30.0
2015 Adventure 515 64 N/A 29.6
2016 Adventure 513 65 N/A 32.9
2017 Adventure 501 50 N/A 31.7
2018 Adventure 496 77 N/A 33.2
2019 Adventure 503 75 N/A 32.3
2020 Adventure 511 81 N/A 34.2
2021 Adventure 493 59 N/A 31.2
2022 Adventure 511 48 N/A 34.3
2023 Adventure 501 79 N/A 33.2
2024 Adventure 503 52 N/A 30.4
2025 Adventure 497 40 N/A 31.3
2011 Cafe Racer 509 70 N/A 29.8
2012 Cafe Racer 507 46 N/A 30.0
2013 Cafe Racer 492 44 N/A 30.2
2014 Cafe Racer 486 68 N/A 34.4
2015 Cafe Racer 509 41 N/A 33.2
2016 Cafe Racer 491 39 N/A 31.9
2017 Cafe Racer 511 61 N/A 29.8
2018 Cafe Racer 508 75 N/A 31.9
2019 Cafe Racer 493 43 N/A 33.2
2020 Cafe Racer 490 52 N/A 30.2
2021 Cafe Racer 487 70 N/A 33.9
2022 Cafe Racer 507 75 N/A 33.1
2023 Cafe Racer 499 40 N/A 30.7
2024 Cafe Racer 503 72 N/A 33.6
2025 Cafe Racer 500 57 N/A 30.5

Essential Rider Upgrades

Motorcycle Cover

Oxford Motorcycle Cover

Waterproof protection from weather.

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Battery Tender

Battery Tender Junior

Smart charger for battery maintenance.

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Motorcycle Gloves

Leather Motorcycle Gloves

Safety and grip for long rides.

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