2026 Kawasaki NINJA 500

Standard

• Steering Angle (L/R): 35° / 35°
• Frame: Trellis, high-tensile steel
• Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: ø41 mm telescopic fork / 120 mm (4.7 in)
• Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel: Bottom-link Uni Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload / 130 mm (5.1 in)
• Rake / Trail: 24.5° / 92 mm
• Front Tire: 110/70R17M/C 54H
• Rear Tire: 150/60R17M/C 66H
• Front Brake: Semi-floating ø310 mm disc with balanced actuation dual-piston caliper
• Rear Brake: ø220 mm disc with dual-piston caliper

Standard

• Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
• Final Drive: Chain
• Starting: Electric
• Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump
• Ignition: Digital
• Transmission: 6-speed, return
• Power: 38 kW {52 PS} / 10,000 rpm
• Torque: 43 Nm {4.4 kgfm} / 7,500 rpm
• Engine: 451cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 8-valve parallel twin
• Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 58.6 mm
• Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
• Fuel System: Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2

Standard

• Kawasaki Protection Plus: 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 months
• Warranty: 12 months
• Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 in)
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 1,995 x 730 x 1,120 mm (78.5 x 28.7 x 44.1 in)
• Wheelbase: 1,375 mm (54.1 in)
• Road Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
• Curb Weight: 170 kg (375 lb)
• Estimated Dry Weight: 156 kg (344 lb)
• Fuel Capacity: 14 litres
• Instrumentation: High-contrast full LCD instrumentation with digital speedometer, bar-style tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters, remaining range, current and average fuel consumption, coolant temperature, clock, connected device notifications (Bluetooth, mail, telephone), service indicator, and Economical Riding Indicator

Standard

• ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
• Assist & Slipper Clutch
• Economical Riding Indicator
• Smartphone Connectivity
• ERGO FIT