Kawasaki NINJA 500 (2026): Specifications and Comparison

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SportModel year 2026Global version

Kawasaki NINJA 500

Sport · 451 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail priceFrom 5,399 USDKawasaki United States · 2026-09-192 recorded prices

Specifications

Engine configuration: 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Engine displacement: 451ccSource wording: 451cc
Bore × stroke: 70.0 x 58.6mm
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Maximum power: 51hpSource wording: 51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 42.98NmSource wording: 31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
Fuel system: DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
Cooling system: Liquid-cooledSource wording: 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled

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

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

Length: 1993.9mmSource wording: 78.5 in
Width: 728.98mmSource wording: 28.7 in
Height: 1120.14mmSource wording: 44.1 in
Ground clearance: 144.78mmSource wording: 5.7 in
Seat height: 784.86mmSource wording: 30.9 in
Dry weight (as stated in source): 346.2 lb** (ABS), 341.8 lb** (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 344.0 lb** (ABS), 339.6 lb** (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Ready-to-ride weight (as stated in source): 377.1 lb* (ABS), 372.6 lb* (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 374.9 lb* (ABS), 370.4 lb* (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Wheelbase: 1374.14mmSource wording: 54.1 in