Sportbikes
2027Kawasaki Ninja 500
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The Kawasaki Ninja 500 carries into the 2027 model year. It's powered by a engine displacing 451cc, through a 6-speed.
- Capacity
- 451.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 153.8 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 44.8 HP (33.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 500
vs the 2026| Spec | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 51.0 HP (38.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM | 44.8 HP (33.0 kW) |
| Dry weight | 157.0 kg (346.1 pounds) | 153.8 kg (339.1 pounds) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Best suited for commuting, learning, and spirited weekend rides rather than outright speed or long-distance hauling.
- Built for
- A friendly, revvy small-capacity sportbike that rewards smooth inputs and encourages confidence-building rather than intimidation.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for riders seeking triple-digit top-speed thrills, heavy touring loads, or off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 451.0 ccm
- Power
- 44.8 HP (33.0 kW)
- Torque
- 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2913 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 70.0 x 58.6 mm
- Compression
- 11.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with Digital Advance
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual. Assist and Slipper.
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1374 mm
- Overall length
- 1994 mm
- Overall width
- 729 mm
- Overall height
- 1120 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 153.8 kg
- Wet weight
- 171.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Trellis, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.5°
- Trail
- 92 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Optional ABS
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 451 cc | 451 cc | 451 cc |
| Dry weight | 156 kg | 157 kg | 154 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a Capacity of 451.0 ccm (27.52 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a Power of 44.8 HP (33.0 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a Torque of 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 weigh?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a Dry weight of 153.8 kg (339.1 pounds).
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