Key Specifications
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled |
| Engine Capacity | 451 cc / 27.52 cubic inches |
| Max Power | 51.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 31.7 lb-ft / 43 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Top Speed | ~ 130 mph / 209 kmph |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gallons |
| Weight (Wet/Kerb) | 50-State Model ABS – 374.9 lbs / 170 kg ABS – 377.1 lbs / 171 kg 50-State Model Non ABS – 370.4 lbs / 168 kg Non ABS – 372.6 lbs / 169 kg |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 inches |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
| Year | 2025 |
Engine
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 451 cc / 27.52 cubic inches |
| Bore x Stroke | 70 x 58.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3 : 1 |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Max Horsepower | 51.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 31.7 lb-ft / 43 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Valve Train | DOHC |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Engine Management System | DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
| Ignition System | TCBI with Digital Advance |
Performance
| Top Speed | ~ 130 mph / 209 kmph |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
| Clutch | Assist & Slipper Clutch |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| Assist & Slipper Clutch | Yes |
Electrical & Electronics System
| Instrumentation | LCD Instrumentation |
| Connectivity | Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP |
| ABS | Yes |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Front Suspension Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 inches |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 inches |
| Rake | 24.5 ° |
| Trail | 91.4 mm / 3.6 inches |
Wheels & Brakes
| Wheels | Cast alloys |
| Front Tire Size | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tire Size | 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) |
Dimension & Weights
| Overall Length | 1994 mm / 78.5 inches |
| Overall Width | 729 mm / 28.7 inches |
| Overall Height | 1120 mm / 44.1 inches |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 inches |
| Wheelbase | 1374 mm / 54.1 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 inches |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gallons |
| Wet (kerb/curb) Weight | 50-State Model ABS – 374.9 lbs / 170 kg ABS – 377.1 lbs / 171 kg 50-State Model Non ABS – 370.4 lbs / 168 kg Non ABS – 372.6 lbs / 169 kg |
Features
- Assist & Slipper Clutch
- Economical Riding Inidcator
- Rideology the app
- Smartphone Connectivity
- ABS
- Ergo Fit motorcycle
Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2025) Color Options
- Metallic Matte Whitish Silver/Metallic Moondust Gray
- Passion Red/Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Matte Dark Gray
- Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Moondust Gray
