Authorized Kawasaki Dealer · Baxter, MN
2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500
Starting at $5,999
What you get
SETTING THE STANDARD FOR EVERYDAY EPIC SPORT RIDING. Make Your Statement with the Ninja® 500 sportbike. Turn heads with the aggressive styling Ninja® sportbikes are known for and set the tone with a 451cc twin-cylinder engine. Experience legendary Ninja performance on the sportbike designed to lead the crowd. HIGHLIGHTS: • 451cc TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE • AGGRESSIVE NINJA® STYLING • LED HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT • HIGH CONTRAST FULL-LCD METER • SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY VIA RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE† • COMFORTABLE…
- 451CC
- Parallel Twin
- 51.0 hp¹
- DFI
Full specifications
ENGINE
Engine4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Displacement451cc
Bore x Stroke70.0 x 58.6mm
Compression Ratio11.3:1
Maximum Horsepower51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm
Maximum Torque31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
Fuel SystemDFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
IgnitionTCBI with Digital Advance
TRANSMISSION
Transmission6-speed
Final DriveSealed chain
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.7 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel TravelHorizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in
Front Tire110/70-17
Rear Tire150/60-17
BRAKES
Front BrakesSingle 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS)
Rear BrakesSingle 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)
ELECTRONICS
Electronic Rider AidsEconomical Riding Indicator, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS only)
DIMENSIONS
## MODEL SPECS
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail24.5°/3.6 in
Overall Length78.5 in
Overall Width28.7 in
Overall Height44.1 in
Ground Clearance5.7 in
Seat Height30.9 in
Estimated Dry Weight346.2 lb** (ABS), 341.8 lb** (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 344.0 lb** (ABS), 339.6 lb** (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Curb Weight377.1 lb* (ABS), 372.6 lb* (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 374.9 lb* (ABS), 370.4 lb* (non-ABS) 49-State Model
Fuel Capacity3.7 gal
Wheelbase54.1 in
Special FeaturesERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
Color ChoicesLime Green, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Matte Twilight Blue/Candy Persimmon Red, Metallic Yellowish Green/Ebony
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