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Specifications forKawasaki NINJA 500
Specifications

Kawasaki NINJA 500

Kawasaki · 2026
Engine
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance.
451cc

451cc

Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain.
38.03kW

51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm

Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power.
42.98Nm

31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm

Engine configuration
4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Bore × stroke
70.0 x 58.6mm
Compression ratio
11.3:1
Fuel system
DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
Ignition
TCBI with Digital Advance
Cooling system
Liquid-cooled

4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled

Dimensions and weight
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight.
377.1 lb* (ABS), 372.6 lb* (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 374.9 lb* (ABS), 370.4 lb* (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights.
346.2 lb** (ABS), 341.8 lb** (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 344.0 lb** (ABS), 339.6 lb** (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature.
784.86mm

30.9 in

Length
1993.9mm

78.5 in

Width
728.98mm

28.7 in

Height
1120.14mm

44.1 in

Ground clearance
144.78mm

5.7 in

Wheelbase
1374.14mm

54.1 in

Consumption and drivetrain
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption.
14.01L

3.7 gal

Chassis, brakes and suspension
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable.
Depends on variant

Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS) · Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)

Front suspension
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.7 in
Rear suspension
Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in
Front tyre
110/70-17
Rear tyre
150/60-17
Front brake
Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS)
Rear brake
Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)
Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Steering angle / trail
24.5°/3.6 in
Fuel and transmission
Transmission
6-speed
Final drive
Sealed chain
Equipment
Rider aids
Economical Riding Indicator, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS only)
Equipment
ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
Available colours
Lime Green, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Matte Twilight Blue/Candy Persimmon Red, Metallic Yellowish Green/Ebony
Data sourceSpecification source
Specifications forKawasaki NINJA 500
Kawasaki NINJA 500
Engine
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance.
451cc

451cc

Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain.
38.03kW

51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm

Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power.
42.98Nm

31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm

Engine configuration
4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Bore × stroke
70.0 x 58.6mm
Compression ratio
11.3:1
Fuel system
DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
Ignition
TCBI with Digital Advance
Cooling system
Liquid-cooled

4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled

Dimensions and weight
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight.
377.1 lb* (ABS), 372.6 lb* (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 374.9 lb* (ABS), 370.4 lb* (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights.
346.2 lb** (ABS), 341.8 lb** (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 344.0 lb** (ABS), 339.6 lb** (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature.
784.86mm

30.9 in

Length
1993.9mm

78.5 in

Width
728.98mm

28.7 in

Height
1120.14mm

44.1 in

Ground clearance
144.78mm

5.7 in

Wheelbase
1374.14mm

54.1 in

Consumption and drivetrain
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption.
14.01L

3.7 gal

Chassis, brakes and suspension
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable.
Depends on variant

Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS) · Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)

Front suspension
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.7 in
Rear suspension
Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in
Front tyre
110/70-17
Rear tyre
150/60-17
Front brake
Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS)
Rear brake
Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)
Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Steering angle / trail
24.5°/3.6 in
Fuel and transmission
Transmission
6-speed
Final drive
Sealed chain
Equipment
Rider aids
Economical Riding Indicator, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS only)
Equipment
ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
Available colours
Lime Green, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Matte Twilight Blue/Candy Persimmon Red, Metallic Yellowish Green/Ebony
Data source
Specification source

Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.

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