2026 Kawasaki Ninja® 500 SE ABS

2026 Kawasaki Ninja® 500 SE ABS

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  • Retail Price $6,499.00

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  • Year 2026
  • Make Kawasaki
  • Model Ninja® 500
2026 Kawasaki Ninja® 500 SE ABS

2026 Kawasaki Ninja® 500 SE ABS

2026 Kawasaki Ninja® 500 SE ABS

PERFORMANCE FOR EVERY RIDE

Features may include:

POWER
  • BIG POWER. LIGHTWEIGHT PACKAGE.

A robust engine, detail-driven design, advanced features, and supreme comfort are just the start of what makes the Ninja® 500 motorcycle impossible to ignore. This highly capable sportbike offers exhilaration across a broad skill spectrum—crafted with ample control for newer riders while offering some extra punch to appeal to a wide range of riders.

HANDLING
  • AGILITY FOR ALL

Ample power is met with a lightweight, compact chassis for predictable handling and sharp maneuverability. From canyon roads to daily commutes, the Ninja® 500 is built to inspire more confidence.

ERGONOMICS
  • CRAFTED FOR COMFORT

A sporty riding position, carefully selected materials, user-friendly design, and on-board amenities make the Ninja® 500 a perfectly comfortable ride.

STYLING
  • CLASSIC NINJA® APPEAL

There’s no mistaking a Ninja®—and this ride is no different. Innovative style and bold design choices combine for a fresh, modern take on the iconic look.

SPECIAL EDITION
  • LEGENDARY GOES LIMITED

Upgrade your riding experience with the Ninja® 500 SE ABS, featuring exclusive color and graphics, advanced technology, and more.

ADDITIONAL:
  • Special Edition color and graphics
  • High-grade full-color TFT display
  • Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System (KIPASS)
  • LED turn signals
  • Large windshield (clear)
  • Pillion seat cover
  • Frame sliders
  • USB-C outlet
  • Tank pad
  • Knee pads
  • Radiator screen

Engine

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 70.0mm
Stroke 58.6mm
Compression Ratio 11.3:1
Fuel System DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance

Drivetrain

Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive Sealed chain

Chassis

Frame Type Trellis, high-tensile steel

Suspension

Front Suspension 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload

Brakes

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

Wheels & Tires

Front Tire 110/70-17
Front Wheel Travel 4.7 in
Rear Tire 150/60-17
Rear Wheel Travel 5.1 in

Dimensions

Rake/trail 24.7°/3.6 in
Overall Length 78.5 in
Overall Width 28.7 in
Overall Height 46.5 in
Ground Clearance 5.7 in
Seat Height 30.9 in
Wheelbase 54.1 in

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 3.7 gal

Weights

Estimated Dry Weight (lbs./kgs.) 350.6 lb 50-State Model; 348.4 lb 49-State Model
Curb Weight 381.5 lb 50-State Model; 379.3 lb 49-State Model

Color

Colors Lime Green, Metallic Yellowish Green/Ebony, Metallic Matte Twilight Blue/Candy Persimmon Red

Features

Features Special: ERGO-FIT®, Full-color TFT Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP, Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System (KIPASS), USB-C outlet | Electronic Rider Aids: Economical Riding Indicator, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

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