Specifications
Model Year
2026
Stock #
KAA78255
Color
GREEN/BLACK
VIN
ML5EXGG1XTDA78255
Engine
451cc
Features
Rear Brakes Single 220 mm disc with single-piston caliper and ABS [4, 6]
Front Brakes Single 310 mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers and ABS [4, 6]
Wheel Size Front Width (in): 3, Rear Width (in): 4
Ground Clearance 5.7 in [1]
Fuel capacity 3.7 gal [3]
Height 3.7 in
Width 2.4 in
Dry Weight 346.2 lb (ABS), 341.8 lb (non-ABS) [1]
Seat Height 30.9 in [1]
Wheelbase 54.1 in [8]
Wet Weight 377.1 lb (ABS), 372.6 lb (non-ABS) [1]
Brochure URL https://storage.googleapis.com/revvable-prod.appspot.com/brochures/kawasaki/2026-ninja-500-abs.pdf
Drive Method Chain
Transmission 6-speed [4, 6]
Cooling Liquid [5]
Displacement 451 cc
Stroke 4-Stroke
Cylinders 2
Engine Config 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
Fuel Type Gas
Start Type Electric
Engine Cycles 4-Stroke
Engine Type Parallel Twin
Body Style Plastic
Engine Configuration Inline
Top Torque 7500.00 rpm
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Top Power 10000.00 rpm
Torque 32 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm [2]
Power 51 hp @ 10,000 rpm [2]
Front Suspension 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork [2, 6]
Rear Suspension Bottom-link Uni-Trak® rear suspension with 5-way preload adjustability [4, 6]
Front Tire 110/70R17 M/C 54H [8]
Rear Tire 150/60R17 M/C 66H [8]