Ninja 500 SE
MSRP in US [2025]: 6,399$
MSRP in EU [2025]: 6,995€
Kawasaki
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Valve system | DOHC, 8 valves |
| Bore x stroke | 70.0 mm x 58.6 mm / 2.76 in 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 / 31.4 lb-ft {4.3 kgf•m} / 6,000 rpm |
| 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 |
| Wheel travel rear | 130 mm / 5.12 in |
| Tyre front | 110/70R17 M/C 54H |
| Tyre rear | 150/60R17 M/C 66H |
| Dimensions | L: 1,995 mm / 78.54 in, W: 730 mm / 28.74 in, H: 1,120 mm / 44.09 in |
| Steering angle L R | 35° / 35° |
| Wheel base | 1,375 mm / 54.13 in |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm / 5.71 in |
| Fuel capacity | 14.0 litres / 3.7 gal |
| Seat height | 785 mm / 30.91 in |
| Curb mass | 172 kg / 379.2 lb |
| Front brake type | Single semi-floating disc |
| Front brake diameter | Ø 310 mm / 12.2 in |
| Front brake caliper type | Balanced actuation dual-piston |
| Rear brake type | Single disc |
| Rear brake diameter | Ø 220 mm / 8.66 in |
| Rear brake caliper type | Dual-piston |
| Front suspension type | Telescopic fork |
| Front suspension diameter | Ø 41 mm / 1.61 in |
| Rear suspension type | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability |
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