2026 Kawasaki Z500

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 : 24.3° / 92 mm
• Front Tire : 110/70R17M/C 54H
• Rear Tire : 150/60R17M/C 66H
• Rear Brake : ø220 mm disc with dual-piston caliper
• Front Brakes : Semi-floating ø310 mm disc with balanced actuation dual-piston caliper

Standard

• Starting : Electric
• Ignition : Digital
• Lubrication : Forced lubrication, wet sump
• Transmission : 6-speed, return
• Clutch : Wet multi-disc, manual
• Final Drive : Chain
• 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
• Wheelbase : 1,375 mm (54.1 in)
• Road Clearance : 145 mm (5.7 in)
• Seat Height : 785 mm (30.9 in)
• Fuel Capacity : 14 litres
• Dimensions (L x W x H) : 1,995 x 800 x 1,055 mm (78.5 x 31.5 x 41.5 in)
• Curb Weight : 166 kg (366 lb)
• Estimated Dry Weight : 152 kg (335 lb)
• 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
• ERGO-FIT