Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Chain Type | 2.2 : 1 |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission Type | Chain (final drive) |
| Gear Ratios 1st | 9.403 : 1 |
| Gear Ratios 2nd | 6.411 : 1 |
| Gear Ratios 3rd | 4.763 : 1 |
| Gear Ratios 4th | 3.796 : 1 |
| Gear Ratios 5th | 3.243 : 1 |
| Gear Ratios 6th | 2.789 : 1 |
Suspension
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear Suspension | Single Shock w/ Air adjust |
| Front Travel | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Rear Travel | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Front Shocks | FOX 2.5 PODIUM RC2 Piggyback with bypass and Smart-Shox Technology featuring Live Valve Gen 3 (Dual Valve compression & rebound) |
| Rear Shocks | FOX 3.0 PODIUM RC2 Piggyback with bypass and Smart-Shox Technology featuring Live Valve Gen 3 (Dual Valve compression & rebound) |
Brakes
| Front Braking System | Dual / 300mm floating rotor / with 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Braking System | Single / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper |
| Parking Brake | Park In-Transmission |
Tires
| Front Tire | Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 66H |
| Rear Tire | Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H |
| Wheels | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel | 10-Spoke Contrast Cut 19 in x 3.5 in |
| Rear Wheel | 10-Spoke Contrast Cut 16 in x 5 in |
Dimensions
| Rake / Trail | 25° / 5.9" |
| Wheelbase | 65.7 in (1,668 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27 in (686 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Overall Vehicle Size | 28.7" w x 44.2" h |
| Bed Box Dimensions | 36.75 x 54.25 x 12.5 in (93 x 138 x 32 cm) |
| Lean Angle (Left) | 31 |
| Lean Angle (Right) | 31 |
Capacities
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
| Hitch Type | Standard 2 in (5 cm) Receiver |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Storage Capacity | 2.1 gal (8.1 L) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,134 lbs (2,500 kg) |
| Rack Capacity | 200 lb (90 kg) |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) |
| Cargo System | Lock & Ride |
| Payload Capacity | 567 lbs (1,250 kg) |
| Box Capacity | 1000 lbs (454 kg) |
| Cargo Capacity | 454 lbs (1,000 kg) |
| Rack Capacity (Rear) | 500 lb. (226.8 kg) |
| Rack Capacity (Front) | 120 lb (54.4 kg) |
| Bed Capacity | 299 pounds |
Weights
| Dry Weight | 2,020 lbs (916 kg) |
Electronics
| Gauges | Fairing-Mounted Instrument Cluster with Analog Speedometer and Tachometer; Fuel Gauge, Range, Odometer and Current Gear |
| Magneto | 1700-W |
| Audio System | Upgraded PowerBand 2.0 Audio package Includes: 2 - 100 watt fairing speakers, 2 - 100 watt saddlebag speakers. 400 watts total. |
Lights & Safety
| Lighting | LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal |
| Warranty | Factory: 2 Years, Unlimited Miles |
| Instrumentation | Dual-sweep Analog Dials w/ 4" LCD Rider Information Center: User Selectable Blue/Red Backlighting & Brightness, Programmable Service Intervals, Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, Tripmeter, Clock, Hour Meter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Coolant Temperature, Voltmeter, Service Indicator and Codes, Seat Belt Reminder, 2 DC Outlets, USB Charge Port, Automatic Speed Limiting in 2 mph increments starting at 16 mph to max speed. |
| Steering | Tilt: Standard |
| Cage Type | High strength (Dual phase) steel tubing and stampings |
| Features | Standard Equipment: 7" Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation and Apple CarPlay integration; Power Windshield; Highway Bars; Vinyl Gunfighter Style Seat; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags; Selectable Ride Modes; Rear Cylinder Deactivation; ABS; Cruise Control; Keyless Ignition; 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weatherband; 12V Charging Port |
| Handlebars | Neken, aluminium 28/22 mm |
What type of fuel does a 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base use?
A 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base uses Unknown.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Automatic climate control?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Automatic climate control.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Backup camera?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Backup camera.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Heated seats?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Heated seats.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Apple CarPlay?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Apple CarPlay.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Android Auto?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Android Auto.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Bluetooth?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Bluetooth.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Keyless entry?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Keyless entry.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Push start?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Push start.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Navigation?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Navigation.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Sunroof/moonroof?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Sunroof/moonroof.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Leather seats?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Leather seats.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Wireless phone charging?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Wireless phone charging.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Adaptive cruise control?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Adaptive cruise control.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Wifi hotspot?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Wifi hotspot.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Third row seats?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Third row seats.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Tow package?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Tow package.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Head up display?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Head up display.
Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base have Cooled seats?
No, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Base is not equipped with Cooled seats.
