Specifications
Model Year
2026
Stock #
KAA91948
VIN
ML5EXGJ16TDA91948
Engine
451cc
Features
Front Brakes Single 310 mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers and ABS [1, 4]
Rear Brakes Single 220 mm disc with single-piston caliper and ABS [1, 4]
Wheel Size Front Width (in): 3, Rear Width (in): 4
Height 3.7 in
Ground Clearance 5.7 inches (144.8 mm)
Width 2.4 in
Fuel capacity 3.7 US gallons (14 L)
Seat Height 30.9 inches (785 mm)
Wheelbase 54.1 inches (1374 mm)
Wet Weight 381.5 lbs (173 kg)
Dry Weight 339.6 lb (Non-ABS) [1, 3, 9]
Brochure URL https://storage.googleapis.com/revvable-prod.appspot.com/brochures/kawasaki/2026-ninja-500-se-abs.pdf
Drive Method Sealed chain
Transmission 6-speed [1]
Cooling Liquid [1]
Cylinders 2
Displacement 451cc
Stroke 4-Stroke
Engine Config 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
Engine Cycles 4-Stroke
Engine Type Parallel Twin
Start Type Electric
Fuel Type Gas
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Power 51.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm [2, 4]
Torque 31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm [2]
Rear Suspension Bottom-link Uni-Trak® rear suspension with 5-way preload adjustability [1]
Front Suspension 41mm telescopic fork [1]
Front Tire 110/70-17
Rear Tire 150/60-17