GAS GAS GASGAS MC 450 F vs Kawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SE (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the GAS GAS GASGAS MC 450 Fstacks up against the Kawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGAS GAS GASGAS MC 450 FKawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SE
Model year20252026
Price$7,499
Engine450 cc451 cc
Weight175 kg
Seat height870 mm
Fuel capacity15.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresMaxxis® Maxx Cross MX-ST / Maxxis® Maxx Cross MX-STIRC GP-410: 90/90-21 (54S) / IRC GP-410: 140/70-17 (66S)

GAS GAS GASGAS MC 450 F vs Kawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SE — which should you buy?

Picking between the GAS GAS GASGAS MC 450 F and the Kawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the GAS GAS GASGAS MC 450 F brings its published horsepower, while the Kawasaki KLE® 500 ABS SE counters with its own power figure at 175 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: