Kawasaki Z500 2025 specs

Z500

Kawasaki

Engine type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Compression ratio	11.3:1
Valve system	DOHC, 8 valves
Bore x stroke	70.0 x 58.6 mm / 2.76 x 2.31 in
Displacement	451 cm³ / 27.52 in³
Fuel system	Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2
Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Starting system	Electric
Ignition system	Digital
Maximum power	33.4 kW {45.4 PS} / 9,000 rpm
Maximum torque	42.6 N•m {4.3 kgf•m} / 6,000 rpm, 31.4 lb-ft
CO2 emission	89 g/km
Fuel consumption	3.8 l/100km / 61.9 mpg
Transmission	6-speed, return shift
Clutch	Wet, multi disc
Primary reduction ratio	2.029 (69/34)
Gear ratios	1st: 2.929 (41/14), 2nd: 2.056 (37/18), 3rd: 1.619 (34/21), 4th: 1.333 (32/24), 5th: 1.154 (30/26), 6th: 1.037 (28/27)
Final drive	Sealed chain
Final reduction ratio	3.071 (43/14)
Frame type	Trellis, high-tensile steel
Trail	92 mm / 3.62 in
Wheel travel	Front: 120 mm / 4.72 in, Rear: 130 mm / 5.12 in
Tyre	Front: 110/70R17 M/C 54H, Rear: 150/60R17 M/C 66H
Dimensions	L: 1,995 mm / 78.54 in, W: 800 mm / 31.50 in, H: 1,055 mm / 41.54 in
Steering angle	L: 35°, R: 35°
Wheel base	1,375 mm / 54.13 in
Ground clearance	145 mm / 5.71 in
Fuel capacity	14.0 litres / 3.70 gal
Seat height	785 mm / 30.91 in
Curb mass	167 kg / 368.17 lbs
Front brake	Type: Single semi-floating disc, Diameter: Ø 310 mm / 12.20 in, Caliper type: Balanced actuation dual-piston
Rear brake	Type: Single disc, Diameter: Ø 220 mm / 8.66 in, Caliper type: Dual-piston
Front suspension	Telescopic fork, Diameter: Ø 41 mm / 1.61 in
Rear suspension	Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability