Kawasaki KLE 500 Tire Size
The Kawasaki KLE 500 (498cc) takes a 90/90-M21 front tire and a 130/80-M17 rear tire.
Key takeaways
- Front tire: 90/90-M21.
- Rear tire: 130/80-M17.
- Any tire made in the same size fits - shop across brands on price and grip.
- Covers 1991-2006 (size changed across years - see table).
Buy tires for your Kawasaki KLE 500
These are the OEM sizes. Any tire made in the same size fits the rim - so you can shop across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and more) on price, grip, and mileage. Replace front and rear as a matched set where you can.
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Kawasaki KLE 500 tire sizes by year
| Years | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 90/90-M21 | 130/80-M17 |
| 2001 | 90/90-S21 | 130/80-S17 |
| 1991-1992 | 90/90-21 | 130/80-17 |
Frequently asked
What size tires does a Kawasaki KLE 500 take?
The Kawasaki KLE 500 takes a 90/90-M21 front tire and a 130/80-M17 rear tire. See the by-year table for other years.
Can I fit a different brand of tire on a Kawasaki KLE 500?
Yes - any tire made in the same size fits the rim, so you can choose across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and others) on price, grip, and mileage. Keep front and rear a matched pair where you can.
More parts for your Kawasaki KLE 500
We cover the other consumables for your machine too - the exact fit, cited, in one place.