2026 Kawasaki Z500
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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* | 166 kg (366 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) |
| 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 800 x 1,055 mm (78.5 x 31.5 x 41.5 in) |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Front Brakes | Semi-floating ø310 mm disc with balanced actuation dual-piston caliper |
| Rake / Trail | 24.3° / 92 mm |
| Bore x Stroke | 70.0 x 58.6 mm |
| Instrumentation | High-contrast full LCD instrumentation with digital speedometer, bar-style tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters, remaining range, current and average fuel consumption, coolant temperature, clock, connected device notifications (Bluetooth, mail, telephone), service indicator, and Economical Riding Indicator |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Steering Angle (L/R) | 35° / 35° |
| Estimated Dry Weight** | 152 kg (335 Ib) |
| Kawasaki Protection Plus | 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 months |