Ninja 500 - 2026

The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 pairs a 451 cc parallel-twin engine with a six-speed gearbox and a 785 mm seat height. This listing is for the standard Ninja 500; equipment offered on the SE version should be confirmed separately.

Key specifications

Engine

451 cc, liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin

Power

33.4 kW

Torque

42.6 Nm

Transmission

6-speed

Final drive

Chain

Fuel tank

14 L

Ground clearance

145 mm

Seat height

785 mm

Front brake

310 mm semi-floating disc

Rear brake

220 mm disc

Front suspension

41 mm telescopic fork

Rear suspension

Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with adjustable preload

Supplier-listed weight

171 kg

Specification reference: Kawasaki South Africa. Confirm the exact unit, equipment, colours and availability in your written quotation.