2024 Kawasaki Ninja® 500

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500

Make Your Statement with the all-new 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.

• Big Power Lightweight package, An all-new 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 wider skill spectrum—crafted with ample control for newer riders while offering some extra punch to appeal to a wide range of riders. With an all-new 451cc parallel-twin engine, the Ninja® 500 gives you smooth acceleration and well-balanced output for any kind of ride you’re looking for. No matter where your ride takes you, this powerplant is built for more.

• Assist and Slipper clutch The assist function helps you enjoy an exceptionally light clutch pull and wide clutch engagement range for confident control, while the slipper function reduces rear-wheel skipping and hopping when downshifting for more confidence. This new engine provides well-balanced power throughout the rev range at the twist of the wrist. Perfect for a variety of riding situations, the Ninja® 500 delivers strong low-end power for city streets and high-end revs for top highway speeds.

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• 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.

• The compact trellis frame offers a light overall weight and a slim overall package without sacrificing the rigidity and durability expected from Kawasaki.

   

• The rigid 41mm telescopic front fork provides excellent suspension action, giving you exceptional ride comfort and a firmly planted front wheel feel for easy direction changes and confident handling in every riding situation. Bottom-link Uni-Trak® rear suspension with 5-way preload adjustability lets riders adjust the stiffness and ride height to suit body weight or two-up riding.

   

• The Ninja® 500 motorcycle’s large 310mm semi-floating front disc brake and newly-designed front brake master cylinder, along with a 220mm rear disc slowed by a dual piston caliper, work together to offer sure stopping power. ABS options are available for even more reassurance.

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

• The sporty riding position with elevated clip-on handlebars and foot-forward footpeg position result in a relaxed rider triangle that works well for a wide variety of riders and riding situations.