2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base Specifications

Vehicle Specifications

2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base

• Front Brake Type
  Hydraulic Disc
• Rear Brake Type
  Hydraulic Disc
• Fuel Capacity (gal)
  3.7
• Fuel Capacity (l)
  14
• Carburetion Type
  Fuel Injected
• Digital Instrumentation
  Standard
• Wheelbase (in)
  54.1
• Wheelbase (mm)
  1374
• Compression Ratio
  11.3:1
• Cylinders
  2
• Displacement (cc)
  451
• Engine Stroke
  4-Stroke
• Engine Type
  Parallel Twin
• Horsepower (bhp)
  51
• Starter
  Electric
• Torque (Ft Lbs)
  31.7
• Valve Configuration
  DOHC
• Generic Type (Primary)
  Sport
• Revision Status
  Carryover
• MSRP
  5399
• Warranty (Months)
  12
• Number Of Seats
  2
• Seat Height (in)
  30.9
• Seat Height (mm)
  784.9
• Tachometer
  Standard
• Front Tire (Full Spec)
  Dunlop® Sportmax GPR-300: 110/70R17 M/C 54H
• Rear Tire (Full Spec)
  Dunlop® Sportmax GPR-300: 150/60R17 M/C 66H
• Number Of Speeds
  6
• Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
  Chain
• Transmission Type
  Manual