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2026
2025 MODEL

NINJA 500

PERFORMANCE FOR EVERY RIDE

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MODEL SPECS

PARALLEL-TWIN

451cc ENGINE

LEGENDARY NINJA®

PERFORMANCE

Engine Management Technology

RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE

Chassis Management Technology

Engine

4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled

Displacement

451cc

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)

Front Suspension / Wheel Travel

41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/0.12 m

Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel

Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/0.13 m

Front Tire

110/70-17

Rear Tire

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)

Frame Type

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Rake/Trail

24.5°/ 9.1 cm

Overall Length

2 m

Overall Width

22.1 cm

Overall Height

1.1 m

Ground Clearance

14.5 cm

Seat Height

78.5 cm

Estimated Dry Weight

157.0 kg** (ABS), 155.0 kg** (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 156.0 kg** (ABS), 154.0 kg** (non-ABS) 49-State Model

Curb Weight

171.0 kg* (ABS), 169.0 kg* (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 170.0 kg* (ABS), 168.0 kg* (non-ABS) 49-State Model

Fuel Capacity

14 liters

Wheelbase

1.4 m

Special Features

ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP

Color Choices

Lime Green, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Matte Twilight Blue/Candy Persimmon Red, Metallic Yellowish Green/Ebony

*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and batteries to operate correctly, and tool kit (if supplied).

KAWASAKI CARES: Read Owner’s Manual and all on-product warnings. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Adhere to the maintenance schedule in your Owner’s Manual. ©2025 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Specifications subject to change.