| General |
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Year
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2024
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2024
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Manufacturer
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Kawasaki
|
Kawasaki
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Model Name
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Ninja® 500
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Ninja® 500
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Trim Name
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ABS
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ABS
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Generic Type (Primary)
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Sport
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Sport
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| Engine |
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Engine Type
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4-stroke, DOHC 8-valve parallel twin
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4-stroke, DOHC 8-valve parallel twin
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Engine Power
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51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm
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51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm
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Engine Torque
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31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
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31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
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Displacement
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451cc
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451cc
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Cooling System
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Liquid-cooled
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Liquid-cooled
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Bore
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70.0 mm
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70.0 mm
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Stroke
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58.6 mm
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58.6 mm
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Compression Ratio
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11.3:1
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11.3:1
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Fuel System
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DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
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DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
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Ignition
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TCBI with Digital Advance
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TCBI with Digital Advance
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Starter
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Electric
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Electric
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Lubrication
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Forced lubrication, wet sump
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Forced lubrication, wet sump
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| Drivetrain |
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Transmission
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6-speed
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6-speed
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Clutch
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Wet multi-disc, manual
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Wet multi-disc, manual
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Final Drive
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Sealed chain
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Sealed chain
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| Chassis |
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Frame Type
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Trellis, high-tensile steel
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Trellis, high-tensile steel
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| Suspension |
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Front Suspension
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41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
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41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
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Rear Suspension
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Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
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Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
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| Brakes |
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Front braking system
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Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS)
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Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers (and ABS)
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Rear braking system
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Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)
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Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)
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| Wheels & Tires |
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Front Tire
|
110/70-17
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110/70-17
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|
Front Wheel Travel
|
4.7 in
|
4.7 in
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Rear Tire
|
150/60-17
|
150/60-17
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Rear Wheel Travel
|
5.1 in
|
5.1 in
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| Dimensions |
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Rake/trail
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24.5° / 3.6 in
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24.5° / 3.6 in
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Overall Length
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78.5 in
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78.5 in
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Overall Width
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28.7 in
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28.7 in
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Overall Height
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44.1 in
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44.1 in
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Ground Clearance
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5.7 in
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5.7 in
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Seat Height
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30.9 in
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30.9 in
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Wheelbase
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54.1 in
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54.1 in
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| Capacities |
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Fuel Capacity
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3.7 gal
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3.7 gal
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| Weights |
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Curb Weight
|
374.9 lb
|
374.9 lb
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| Color |
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Colors
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Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Raw Graystone, Metallic Matte Whitish Silver/Metallic Moondust Gray
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Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Raw Graystone, Metallic Matte Whitish Silver/Metallic Moondust Gray
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| Features |
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Features
|
ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
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ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
|
12 Month Limited Warranty
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12 Month Limited Warranty
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