2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 KRT Edition

Make your statement with the Ninja® 500 sportbike. Turn heads with the aggressive styling Ninja® sportbikes are known for and set the tone with a 451cc twin-cylinder engine. Experience legendary Ninja performance on the sportbike designed to lead the crowd.

If you’ve ever wondered what “perfectly balanced” feels like in the lightweight sportbike class, the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 KRT Edition answers it in the first quarter-mile. The moment I pulled away, the bike felt instantly natural—predictable, light in the hands, and eager to lean. Kawasaki absolutely nailed the jump from the previous 400 platform; the new 451cc twin has noticeably more punch everywhere in the rev range. It doesn’t just rev—it pulls, especially from mid-range on. It’s the kind of engine that makes city riding fun and canyon riding effortless.

The KRT Edition adds the race-inspired look that makes you feel like you’re riding something straight off the Supersport grid. The updated bodywork slices through the wind, and the ergonomics hit that sweet spot between aggressive and comfortable. It’s narrow, confidence-inspiring, and incredibly easy to maneuver—perfect for newer riders, but with enough performance to keep experienced riders smiling.

The suspension feels sporty without being harsh, the ABS is smooth and unobtrusive, and the bike settles beautifully into fast sweepers. The new TFT dash adds a premium touch you don’t normally get in this class, and Kawasaki’s fit and finish continues to set the standard for sub-500cc sportbikes.

If you're looking for a motorcycle that’s lightweight, sharp, quick, and unmistakably Team Green, the Ninja 500 KRT Edition absolutely delivers. Whether you're carving up canyons or commuting across town, this bike brings the kind of fun factor that keeps you riding long after you planned to head home.

Lightweight. Punchy. Sharp. Race-bred style.

This is the new benchmark in the entry-sport class.

Bike has aftermarket exhaust and mirrors.