Kawasaki Ninja 500 price and specifications
Kawasaki Ninja 500, a in the sports class 451 cc model by Kawasaki. A2 licence required. Türkiye list price 618,000 ₺ (November 2026).
Kawasaki Ninja 500 specifications
| Engine capacity | 451 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 44.8 hp |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm |
| Weight | 171 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm |
| Fuel tank | 14 L |
| Consumption | 3.8 L/100 km |
| ABS | Yes |
| Licence | A2 |
| Type | Sports |
Kawasaki Ninja 500 generation history
- 2008–2012 · Ninja 250R: The most comprehensive renewal of the EX250 in 20 years; new design.
- 2013–2017 · Ninja 300: Increased capacity, slipper clutch, 140-section rear tyre.
- 2018–2023 · Ninja 400: Completely new model, 399 cc parallel twin, new frame.
- 2024– · Ninja 500: 451 cc engine with a longer stroke on the Ninja 400 platform, and a refreshed design.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 known problems
- Recall: clutch release shaft (2024): On Ninja 500 and Z500 models built between 22 January and 6 February 2024, the clutch release shaft can break because of the supplier's welding setting; the clutch will not disengage. Recalled in March 2025 (NHTSA 25V146), the shaft is being replaced free of charge; a similar warning was issued in Chile for Thailand-built 2024–2025 units.
- Recall: camshaft chain tensioner (2021 Ninja 400/Z400): A recall was carried out for the previous-model Ninja 400 in the 2021 model year (including the 2020/21 Z400 in Australia) because a camshaft chain tensioner with faulty heat treatment created a risk of noise and stalling; the tensioner is being replaced free of charge.
- Recall: front brake master cylinder (India, Ninja 300): In India a recall was carried out on locally built Ninja 300s from 2018 on the grounds that the front brake master cylinder from a particular supplier could cause brake failure. It should be checked if buying an imported/India-origin Ninja 300.
When buying a used Kawasaki Ninja 500
- On a 2024 Ninja 500, check the clutch release shaft recall using the chassis number; test the clutch lever for free play and disengagement.
- On a 2021 Ninja 400, ask whether the camshaft chain tensioner has been replaced; listen for rattling/chain noise from the engine.
- The Ninja 300/400/500 are from the same family but the engine and frame differ; compare the name in the advert with the model code on the registration document.
Price
List price: 618,000 ₺ (November 2026 recommended retail price). Prices are the recommended retail prices announced by the distributor and may vary by dealer.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 rivals
- Honda CBR500R — 623,250 ₺, 47 hp
- Yamaha R3 — 641,500 ₺, 41 hp
- Yamaha R3 70th Anniversary — 666,000 ₺, 41 hp
- Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE — 674,000 ₺, 45 hp
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