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RIDE COMPARISON I 2026 KTM 390 ADVENTURE R VS. KAWASAKI KLE500 SE ABS
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On paper, the KTM 390 Adventure R and the Kawasaki
KLE500 SE ABS share a few key similarities, such as appealing
MSRPs, non-intimidating engines and the word "adventure"
in their job descriptions. But do these small-to-midsize ADV
motorcycles perform similarly or completely di‰erently?
We took them for a ride to find out.
BY THE CN STAFF
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIT PALMER
