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Kawasaki Ninja 500 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 451cc single producing 44.7 bhp and 42.6 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 171 kg the power-to-weight figure is 261 bhp per tonne, which ranks 54 of 135 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 171 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1375 mm
- Length
- 1995 mm
- Width
- 730 mm
- Height
- 1120 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-R17
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-R17
Engine
- Engine
- 451 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 44.7 bhp
- Torque
- 42.6 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 21 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Fork
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock Absorber
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Ninja 500 weighs 171 kg with fluids, has an 785 mm seat, 145 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1375 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres, good for about 294 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-R17 front and 150/60-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Ninja ZX-6R, Ninja 650 and RS 457
Against Ninja ZX-6R, Ninja 650 or RS 457, it gets projector headlamp and usb charging port that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: traction control, usd front forks, colour tft console and turn-by-turn navigation, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Ninja 500 has
- Projector headlamp
- USB charging port
Rivals have, it lacks
- Traction control
- USD front forks
- Colour TFT console
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
- Lime Green
Ninja 500 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Ninja 500?
- It uses a 451cc engine producing 44.7 bhp and 42.6 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Ninja 500 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 785 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Ninja 500 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Ninja 500 have?
- 17 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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