2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500

Make Your Statement with the all-new 2024 Kawasaki 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. Stylish seat cover to enhance the sporting appearance of the bike. Includes rubber pad. Available in almost all factory standard colours. Replaces the passenger seat of the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 & Z500.

1. Kawasaki pumped up the Ninja 400’s volume by stretching the stroke 6.8mm. To accomplish that, a new crank, con rods, and higher-compression pistons were employed. Further power delivery massaging comes from dual-height intake funnels from the 5.8-liter airbox and fuel injectors close to the intake ports. Torque peaks at a lofty 8000 rpm with 32 ft-lbs on tap.

2. Although the chassis is unchanged from the 400, it’s wrapped in new plastic. The top fairing’s LED headlights are lifted from the Ninja ZX-6R supersport.

3. There are three “standard” versions and three SE models. The SE adds a 4.3-inch TFT dash to the mix, along with keyless ignition and LED turn signs. The SE models also sport a hefty dollop of goodies from the Kawasaki Genuine Accessories catalog:

• Frame Sliders
• Knee pads
• Lower cowling
• Passenger seat cowl
• Radiator screen
• Tall meter cover for increased wind deflection
• Tank pad
• USB-C outlet near the dash

4. Not that we need to tell you, but the “ABS” versions have ABS, and the others do not.
   5. Returning features include the trellis frame, fixed-damping suspension, wheels, and Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires. 
   6. You should be able to see at least one, if not all six versions, of the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 at your local dealer right now. We have a rundown of all the prices and colors in the specs.