2026 Kawasaki NINJA 500 SE
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Specifications
| Engine | 451cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 8-valve parallel twin |
| Power | 38 kW {52 PS} / 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 43 Nm {4.4 kgfm} / 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 litres |
| Seat Height | 785 mm (30.9 in) |
| Curb Weight* | 172 kg (379 lb) |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm (54.1 in) |
| Road Clearance | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | ø41 mm telescopic fork / 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Bottom-link Uni Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload / 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Front Brake | Semi-floating ø310 mm disc with balanced actuation dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brake | ø220 mm disc with dual-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 110/70R17M/C 54H |
| Rear Tire | 150/60R17M/C 66H |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 1,995 x 730 x 1,180 mm (78.5 x 28.7 x 46.5 in) |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Rake / Trail | 24.5° / 92 mm |
| Bore x Stroke | 70.0 x 58.6 mm |
| Instrumentation | Full-colour TFT screen with digital speedometer, digital bar-style tachometer, gear position indicator, shift lamp, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters, current and average fuel consumption, remaining range, average speed, total time, coolant temperature, clock, battery voltage, Kawasaki service reminder, oil change reminder, and Economical Riding Indicator |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Steering Angle (L/R) | 35° / 35° |
| Estimated Dry Weight** | 158 kg (348 lb) |
| Kawasaki Protection Plus | 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 months |