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KawasakiNinja 500

2024-present

Power
51hp
@ 10,000 rpm
Torque
43Nm
@ 7,500 rpm
Weight
171kg
wet
Engine
451cc
2 cyl · Parallel-twin
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Launch price (USA, base non-ABS)USD 5,299

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE, shown at EICMA 2024 (2025 model year) — photo by AVMOTO
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE, shown at EICMA 2024 (2025 model year) — photo by AVMOTO · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is listed for 2024-present, in 1 version. Category: Supersport. Latest version (2024-present): 451 cc, 51 hp, 43 Nm, and 171 kg.

Engine

Engine
451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC
Displacement
451 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
Parallel-twin
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual, assist & slipper clutch
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
51 hp
Power (metric)
38 kW
Peak power at
10,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm
Peak torque at
7,500 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
41mm telescopic fork, 4.7in (120mm) travel; non-adjustable
Rear suspension
Horizontal back-link Uni-Trak monoshock, adjustable spring preload, 5.1in (130mm) travel
Front tire
110/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300)
Rear tire
150/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300)

Brakes

System
Standard dual-channel ABS
Front
Single 310mm semi-floating disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear
Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper

Dimensions

Weight
171 kg
Weight basis
curb
Seat height
785 mm
Fuel capacity
14 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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Videos

2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE First Ride and Review

Yammie Noob · 2024 · Watch on YouTube