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F 450 GS 2026 vs KLE 500 ABS 2026

If straight-line speed is your priority, the KLE 500 ABS takes the lead. With 3 HP more than the F 450 GS, it offers a more spirited ride that will be noticeable on highway overtakes or track days. Riders with a shorter inseam should lean towards the F 450 GS. Its seat height is 25mm lower than the KLE 500 ABS, making it much easier to flat-foot at stoplights and increasing confidence during stops.

BMW F 450 GS 2026F 450 GS
2026420 cc • 48 hp
Kawasaki KLE 500 ABS 2026KLE 500 ABS
2026451 cc • 51 hp
SpecF 450 GSKLE 500 ABS
Displacement420451
Power4851
Cylinders22
Weight0194
Seat height845870
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