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2026 Kawasaki Ninja® 500

Selling Price -

$5,999.00

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.
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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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Highlights

  • $5,999.00
  • College Station, Texas
  • New
  • A83964
  • 2026
  • Kawasaki
  • Ninja® 500
  • ML5EXGG19TDA83964
  • GRN
  • 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled
  • 1
  • 51
  • 6-speed
  • Gas
  • 341.8 lb / 339.6 lb 49-State Model
  • Available

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Kawasaki
  • Ninja® 500
  • Base
  • Sport
  • 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
  • 451cc
  • Liquid-cooled
  • 51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm
  • 31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
  • 70.0 mm
  • 58.6mm
  • 11.3:1
  • DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
  • TCBI with Digital Advance
  • 6-speed
  • Sealed chain
  • Trellis, high-tensile steel
  • 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
  • Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
  • Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS)
  • Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)
  • 110/70-17
  • 4.7 in
  • 150/60-17
  • 5.1 in
  • 24.5°/3.6 in
  • 78.5 in
  • 28.7 in
  • 44.1 in
  • 5.7 in
  • 30.9 in
  • 54.1 in
  • 3.7 gal
  • 341.8 lb / 339.6 lb 49-State Model
  • 372.6 lb / 370.4 lb 49-State Model
  • Lime Green
  • Special: ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP