NakedModel year 2026Global version
Kawasaki Z500 SE ABS

Kawasaki Z500 SE ABS

Naked · 451 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail priceFrom 6,399 USDKawasaki United States · 2026-09-192 recorded prices
Variant
Z500 SE ABS

Specifications

Engine9 items

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 Electronic Advance
Cooling system
Liquid-cooledSource wording: 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled

Fuel and transmission3 items

Transmission
6-speed
Final drive
Sealed chain
Fuel tank capacity
14.01LSource wording: 3.7 gal

Equipment3 items

Rider aids
Economical Riding Indicator, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Equipment
ERGO-FIT®, All-LED lighting, Full-color TFT Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP, USB-C outlet
Available colours
Pearl Blizzard White/Ebony

Chassis, brakes and suspension8 items

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

Dimensions and weight8 items

Length
1993.9mmSource wording: 78.5 in
Width
800.1mmSource wording: 31.5 in
Height
1099.82mmSource wording: 43.3 in
Ground clearance
144.78mmSource wording: 5.7 in
Seat height
784.86mmSource wording: 30.9 in
Dry weight
155.04kgSource wording: 341.8 lb** 50-State Model; 339.6 lb** 49-State Model
Ready-to-ride weight
169.01kgSource wording: 372.6 lb* 50-State Model; 370.4 lb* 49-State Model
Wheelbase
1374.14mmSource wording: 54.1 in

Sources

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