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Specifications forKawasaki Z500 ABS
Specifications	Kawasaki Z500 ABS 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 Electronic 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.	167.01kg 368.2 lb* 50-State Model; 366.0 lb* 49-State Model
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights.	153.04kg 337.4 lb 50-State Model; 335.2 lb 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	800.1mm 31.5 in
Height	1054.1mm 41.5 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)
Equipment	ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
Available colours	Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark Black
Data source	Specification source

Specifications forKawasaki Z500 ABS
Kawasaki Z500 ABS
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 Electronic 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.
167.01kg 368.2 lb* 50-State Model; 366.0 lb* 49-State Model
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights.
153.04kg 337.4 lb 50-State Model; 335.2 lb 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
800.1mm 31.5 in
Height
1054.1mm 41.5 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)
Equipment
ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
Available colours
Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark Black
Data source
Specification source

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