Kawasaki Ninja 500 | 2024

PERFORMANCE FOR EVERY RIDE.

Turn heads with the aggressive new styling of the Ninja 500. Experience legendary Ninja performance and set the tone with a 451cc twin-cylinder engine that is designed to lead the crowd.

Smooth, powerful acceleration is available with a twist of the wrist from a new 451 cm3 engine. With well-balanced power output and strong acceleration throughout the rev range, the combination of this engine with a lightweight chassis makes the machine well-suited to a wide variety of riding situations including everyday riding.

The bodywork on the new Ninja 500 offers a fresh impression, while sporty elements give the machine a purposeful, race-inspired look that owners will be proud to own and show off.

POWER:

• Engine: 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled
  
• Displacement: 451 cc
• Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 58.6mm
• Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
• Maximum Horsepower: 51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
• Fuel System: DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
• Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
• Transmission: 6-speed
• Final Drive: Sealed chain
• Electronic Rider Aids: Economical Riding Indicator, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS only)

PERFORMANCE:

• Front Suspension/Wheel Travel: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.7 in
• Rear Suspension/Wheel Travel: Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in
• Front Tyre: 110/70-17
• Rear Tyre: 150/60-17
• Front Brakes: Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS)
• Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)

DETAILS:

• Frame Type: Trellis, high-tensile steel
• Rake/Tail: 24.5°/3.6 in
• Dimensions L x W x H: 78.5 x 28.7 x 44.1 in
• Ground Clearance: 5.7 in
• Seat Height: 30.9 in
• Curb Weight: 170 kg (ABS), 168 kg (non-ABS)
• Fuel Capacity: 14 L
• Wheelbase: 54.1 in
• Special Features: ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
• Colour Choices: Metallic Spark Black