The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a lightweight sportbike powered by a 451cc parallel-twin engine, offering approachable performance, modern styling, and rider-friendly features. It’s designed as an entry-level Ninja that balances everyday usability with sporty excitement.
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2026 NINJA® 500 MSRP NON-ABS $5,399 - $5,599 MSRP ABS $5,799 - $5,999 LIME GREEN METALLIC FLAT SPARK BLACK/METALLIC SPARK BLACK METALLIC MATTE TWILIGHT BLUE/CANDY PERSIMMON RED METALLIC YELLOWISH GREEN/EBONY *Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). When equipped, California evaporative emissions equipment adds approximately 2.2 lb. **Dry weight does not include all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). ¹This vehicle's HP was measured according to ISO standard 4106. This ISO standard measures HP differently than the SAE standards by which the horsepower of many cars is measured, and as a result the referenced HP measurement may be higher than if it were measured by an SAE standard. KAWASAKI CARES: Read Owner's Manual and all on-product warnings. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Adhere to the maintenance schedule in your Owner’s Manual. ©2024 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Specifications subject to change. Visit Kawasaki.com for full product details. Scan with camera to view videos, key features and more. POWER Engine 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled Displacement 451cc Bore x Stroke 70.0 x 58.6mm Compression Ratio 11.3:1 Maximum Horsepower 51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm Maximum Torque 31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm Fuel System DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance Transmission 6-speed Final Drive Sealed chain Electronic Rider Aids Economical Riding Indicator, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS only) PERFORMANCE Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.7 in Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in Front Tire 110/70-17 Rear Tire 150/60-17 Front Brakes Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS) Rear Brakes Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS) DETAILS Frame Type Trellis, high-tensile steel Rake/Trail 24.5°/3.6 in Overall Length 78.5 in Overall Width 28.7 in Overall Height 44.1 in Ground Clearance 5.7 in Seat Height 30.9 in Estimated Dry Weight 346.2 lb** (ABS), 341.8 lb** (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 344.0 lb** (ABS), 339.6 lb** (non-ABS) 49 State Model Curb Weight 377.1 lb* (ABS), 372.6 lb* (non-ABS) 50-State Model; 374.9 lb* (ABS), 370.4 lb* (non-ABS) 49-State Model Fuel Capacity 3.7 gal Wheelbase 54.1 in Special Features ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP Color Choices Lime Green, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Matte Twilight Blue/Candy Persimmon Red, Metallic Yellowish Green/Ebony
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Sale Price $5,999.00 Location College Station, Texas Condition New Stock Number A83964 Year 2026 Make Kawasaki Model Ninja® 500 VIN ML5EXGG19TDA83964 Color GRN Engine 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled Mileage 1 Horsepower 51 Transmission 6-speed Fuel Type Gas Dry Weight 341.8 lb / 339.6 lb 49-State Model Status Available
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Year 2026 Manufacturer Kawasaki Model Name Ninja® 500 Trim Name Base Generic Type (Primary) Sport Engine Type 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC Displacement 451cc Cooling System Liquid-cooled Engine Power 51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm Engine Torque 31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm Bore 70.0 mm Stroke 58.6mm Compression Ratio 11.3:1 Fuel System DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance Transmission 6-speed Final Drive Sealed chain Frame Type Trellis, high-tensile steel Front Suspension 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork Rear Suspension Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload Front braking system Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS) Rear braking system Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS) Front Tire 110/70-17 Front Wheel Travel 4.7 in Rear Tire 150/60-17 Rear Wheel Travel 5.1 in Rake/trail 24.5°/3.6 in Overall Length 78.5 in Overall Width 28.7 in Overall Height 44.1 in Ground Clearance 5.7 in Seat Height 30.9 in Wheelbase 54.1 in Fuel Capacity 3.7 gal Dry Weight 341.8 lb / 339.6 lb 49-State Model Curb Weight 372.6 lb / 370.4 lb 49-State Model Colors Lime Green Features Special: ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP