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Few motorcycle designs manage to balance a rider’s need for performance, comfort and sport bike style as well as the Ninja® 500R. Expert and beginning riders will appreciate the Ninja 500R’s liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder four-stroke engine. With dual overhead cams actuating four valves per cylinder, the snappy motor is user-friendly and inspirational. Exploring the top end of this engine’s rev range is entertaining for even the most seasoned riders. |
| MSRP* | $5,049 |
| Engine | Four-stroke, DOHC, parallel twin |
| Displacement | 498cc |
| Starting | Electric |
| Bore & Stroke | 74.0 x 58.0mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Carburetor | Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Transmission | Six-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | High tensile steel, perimeter design |
| Rake/Trail | 27 degrees / 3.6 inches |
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 inches |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | UNI-TRAK® System with single shock / 3.9 inches |
| Front Tire | 110/70 x 17 tubeless |
| Rear Tire | 130/70 x 17 tubeless |
| Front/Rear Brakes | Hydraulic disc / Disc |
| Overall Length | 82.5 inches |
| Overall Width | 27.6 inches |
| Overall Height | 45.7 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 inches |
| Seat Height | 30.5 inches |
| Dry Weight | 388 pounds |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.8 gallons |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 inches |
| Color | Kawasaki Lime Green / Ebony, New Candy Red / Ebony |
Specifications subject to change.
* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) shown do not include
freight/destination or other dealer charges.
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