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Ninja 500 specs
Current and prior-year spec data for the Kawasaki Ninja 500, including trims, colors, chassis numbers, electronics, and source links.
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Year: 2026
Model note
Kawasaki Ninja 500
The Ninja 400's successor — bumped to 451cc parallel-twin for 2024, sharper bodywork, the gateway sportbike replacement.
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2026
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Base / ABS / SE / KRT Edition
$5,899 MSRP
Pearl Robotic White
Lime Green/Ebony
- Engine
- 451cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin
- Bore Stroke
- 70.0 x 58.6 mm
- Compression
- 11.3:1
- Fuel System
- Fuel injection
- Transmission
- 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
- Final Drive
- Chain
- Front Suspension
- 41 mm telescopic fork
- Rear Suspension
- Single shock, adjustable preload
- Front Brakes
- 310 mm petal disc with ABS
- Rear Brakes
- 220 mm petal disc with ABS
- Tires
- 110/70R17 front, 150/60R17 rear
- Wheelbase
- 53.9 in
- Seat Height
- 30.9 in
- Curb Weight
- 373 lb
- Fuel Capacity
- 3.7 gal
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