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| Specifications |  Kawasaki NINJA 500 KRT EDITIONKawasaki · 2025 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. | 451cc451cc |
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain. | 38.03kW51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. | 42.98Nm31.7 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-cooled4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled |
| Dimensions and weight | |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. | 168.01kg370.4 lb* / 372.6 lb* 50-State Model |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. | 154.04kg339.6 lb** / 341.8 lb** 50-State Model |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. | 784.86mm30.9 in |
Length | 1993.9mm78.5 in |
Width | 728.98mm28.7 in |
Height | 1120.14mm44.1 in |
Ground clearance | 144.78mm5.7 in |
Wheelbase | 1374.14mm54.1 in |
| Consumption and drivetrain | |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. | 14.01L3.7 gal |
| Chassis, brakes and suspension | |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. | UnknownSingle 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers · Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper |
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 |
Rear brake | Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper |
Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
Steering angle / trail | 24.7°/3.6 in |
| Fuel and transmission | |
Transmission | 6-speed |
Final drive | Sealed chain |
| Equipment | |
Rider aids | Economical Riding Indicator |
Equipment | ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP |
Available colours | Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White |
| Data source | Specification source |
| Kawasaki NINJA 500 KRT EDITION |
|---|
Engine |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. |
451cc451cc |
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain. |
38.03kW51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. |
42.98Nm31.7 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-cooled4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled |
Dimensions and weight |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. |
168.01kg370.4 lb* / 372.6 lb* 50-State Model |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. |
154.04kg339.6 lb** / 341.8 lb** 50-State Model |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. |
784.86mm30.9 in |
Length |
1993.9mm78.5 in |
Width |
728.98mm28.7 in |
Height |
1120.14mm44.1 in |
Ground clearance |
144.78mm5.7 in |
Wheelbase |
1374.14mm54.1 in |
Consumption and drivetrain |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. |
14.01L3.7 gal |
Chassis, brakes and suspension |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. |
UnknownSingle 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers · Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper |
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 |
Rear brake |
| Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper |
Frame |
| Trellis, high-tensile steel |
Steering angle / trail |
| 24.7°/3.6 in |
Fuel and transmission |
Transmission |
| 6-speed |
Final drive |
| Sealed chain |
Equipment |
Rider aids |
| Economical Riding Indicator |
Equipment |
| ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP |
Available colours |
| Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White |
Data source |
| Specification source |
Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.