Naked Motorcycles
2027Kawasaki Z500 SE
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The Kawasaki Z500 SE carries into the 2027 model year as a Naked bike. ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
- Capacity
- 451.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 154.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 44.8 HP (33.4 kW) @ 9000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a lightweight, nimble city and commuter naked bike with enough punch for fun weekend backroad rides.
- Built for
- It has a playful, accessible personality with quick steering and enough torque to feel lively without being intimidating.
- Not ideal for
- It is not the right choice for riders seeking serious high-speed touring, heavy passenger and luggage loads, or any 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 (33.4 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 42.6 Nm (4.3 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2909 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
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Assist and slipper Clutch
Performance
- Top speed
- 180.3 km/h (112.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1375 mm
- Overall length
- 1995 mm
- Overall width
- 800 mm
- Overall height
- 1050 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 154.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 168.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Trellis, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic Telescopic fork 41mm
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.5°
- Trail
- 92 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Single semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers and ABS
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17M
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-17M
Other
- Color options
- Candy Persimmon Red/Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray Metallic Moondust Gray/Metallic Spark Black Metallic Moondust Gray/Metallic Spark Black
- Comments
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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 | 154 kg | 155 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 Z500 SE?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z500 SE has a Capacity of 451.0 ccm (27.52 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z500 SE have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z500 SE has a Power of 44.8 HP (33.4 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z500 SE have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z500 SE has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z500 SE?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z500 SE has a Torque of 42.6 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Z500 SE weigh?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z500 SE has a Dry weight of 154.0 kg (339.5 pounds).
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