
Drivetrain
| Transmission | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam. Or 7-speed (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Chain Type | 2.379:1 |
| Gear Ratios 2nd | 6.933:1 |
| Gear Ratios 1st | 10.169:1 |
| Gear Ratios 3rd | 5.151:1 |
| Gear Ratios 4th | 4.105:1 |
| Gear Ratios 5th | 3.508:1 |
| Gear Ratios 6th | 3.017:1 |
| Transmission Type | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Suspension
| Front Travel | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Rear Travel | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone Type |
| Rear Suspension | Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock |
| Front Shocks | Twin tube |
| Rear Shocks | Twin tube |
Brakes
| Front Braking System | Double disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calipers. ABS. |
| Rear Braking System | Single disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS: |
| Parking Brake | Single Handle Bar Mounted, Mechanical Locking |
Tires
| Front Tire | Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 66H |
| Rear Tire | Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H |
| Front Wheel | Contrast Cut 19 in x 3.5 in |
| Rear Wheel | Contrast Cut 16 in x 5 in |
| Wheels | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires |
Dimensions
| Overall Vehicle Size | 64" w x 82.3" h |
| Rake / Trail | 25° / 5.9" |
| Wheelbase | 65.7 in (2 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
| Lean Angle (Left) | 31 |
| Lean Angle (Right) | 31 |
| Bed Box Dimensions | 28 x 22 x 7 in (72.0 x 57.0 x 17.8 cm) |
Capacities
| Fuel Capacity | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Seating Capacity | 1 |
| Hitch Type | Rear: Receiver |
| Storage Capacity | 18.5 gal (70 L) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,134 lbs (2,500 kg) |
| Rack Capacity (Front) | 120 lb (54.4 kg) |
| Rack Capacity (Rear) | 25 lb (11.3 kg) |
| Rack Capacity | Front: 100 lb (45 kg) / Rear: 700 lb (318 kg) |
| Bed Capacity | 1000 pounds for 49- state models |
| Cargo Capacity | 272 lbs (600 kg) |
| Cargo System | Lock & Ride |
| Payload Capacity | 467 lbs (1,030 kg) |
| Box Capacity | 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Hitch Capacity | 1500 lb (680 kg) |
Weights
| Dry Weight | 845 lbs |
Electronics
| Gauges | Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear. 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation. |
| Magneto | 650-W |
| Audio System | Includes 4 Standard 50 watt speakers. 2 in the fairing, 2 in the trunk. 200 watts total. |
Lights & Safety
| Warranty | Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan. |
| Steering | Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) |
| Handlebars | Aluminum |
| Features | Standard Equipment: Remote Locking Hard Saddlebags, Power Adjustable Windshield, 36 Gallons (136+ Liters) of Storage, Keyless Ignition, Adjustable Fairing Vents, USB Charger, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Lighting | LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal |
| Instrumentation | Analogue-style tachometer and multi-function dual-window LCD screen |
| Cage Type | Profiled cage, ROPS-approved |
What type of fuel does a 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 use?
A 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 uses Gasoline.
What type of engine does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is equipped with a 4-stroke engine.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Automatic climate control?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Automatic climate control.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Backup camera?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Backup camera.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Heated seats?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Heated seats.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Apple CarPlay?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Apple CarPlay.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Android Auto?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Android Auto.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Bluetooth?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Bluetooth.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Keyless entry?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Keyless entry.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Push start?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Push start.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Navigation?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Navigation.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Sunroof/moonroof?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Sunroof/moonroof.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Leather seats?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Leather seats.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Wireless phone charging?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Wireless phone charging.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Adaptive cruise control?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Adaptive cruise control.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Wifi hotspot?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Wifi hotspot.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Third row seats?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Third row seats.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Tow package?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Tow package.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Head up display?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Head up display.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 have Cooled seats?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is not equipped with Cooled seats.
