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
Dry Weight 339.6 lb (Non-ABS) [1, 3, 9]
Width 2.4 in
Fuel capacity 3.7 US gallons (14 L)
Ground Clearance 5.7 inches (144.8 mm)
Height 3.7 in
Wheelbase 54.1 inches (1374 mm)
Seat Height 30.9 inches (785 mm)
Wet Weight 381.5 lbs (173 kg)
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]
Engine Config 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
Cylinders 2
Displacement 451cc
Stroke 4-Stroke
Cooling Liquid [1]
Fuel Type Gas
Start Type Electric
Engine Cycles 4-Stroke
Engine Type Parallel Twin
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Torque 31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm [2]
Power 51.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm [2, 4]
Rear Suspension Bottom-link Uni-Trak® rear suspension with 5-way preload adjustability [1]
Front Suspension 41mm telescopic fork [1]
Rear Tire 150/60-17
Front Tire 110/70-17