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NINJA 500

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Metallic Carbon Gray / Candy Lime Green
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Metallic Carbon Gray / Candy Lime Green

Metallic Matte Whitish Silver / Metallic Moondust Gray

451 cc
Parallel Twin
High-contrast full-LCD meter with
smartphone connectivity

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Chassis Management Technology
Maximum Power 33.4 kW {45 PS} / 9,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 42.6 Nm {4.3 kgfm} / 6,000 rpm
Engine 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement 451 cc
Bore x Stroke 70.0 x 58.6 mm
Compression Ratio 11.3:1
Valve System DOHC, 8 valves
Fuel System Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Cooling Liquid-cooled
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission 6-speed, return
Primary Reduction Ratio 2.029 (69/34)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.929 (41/14)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 2.056 (37/18)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.619 (34/21)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.333 (32/24)
Gear Ratio: 5th 1.154 (30/26)
Gear Ratio: 6th 1.037 (28/27)
Final Reduction Ratio 3.071 (43/14)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive Chain
Frame Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension ø41 mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Bottom-link Uni Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm
Rear Wheel Travel 130 mm
Rake 24.5°
Trail 92 mm
Steering Angle (L/R) 35° / 35°
Front Tyre 110/70R17M/C 54H
Rear Tyre 150/60R17M/C 66H
Front Brake/s Semi-floating ø310 mm disc
Front Caliper/s Balanced actuation dual-piston
Rear Brake ø220 mm disc
Rear Caliper Dual-piston
Dimensions (LxWxH) 1,995 x 730 x 1,120 mm
Wheelbase 1,375 mm
Road Clearance 145 mm
Seat Height 785 mm
Curb Weight* 171 kg
Estimated Dry Weight** 157 kg
Fuel Capacity 14 litres
Model Code EX500GSFNW

*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).
**Estimated 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).

KAWASAKI CARES: Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Read Owner’s Manual and all on-product warnings. Professional rider shown on a closed course. 2021 Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd.

Specifications subject to change.

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