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Specs

New or used
New
Availability
In stock
Colour
Pearl Blizzard White / Ebony
Torque
31.7 lb-ftManufacturer specDealer: Maximum - 31.7 ft. lb. @ 7,500 rpm
Displacement
451 ccManufacturer spec
Cylinders
2Manufacturer specDealer: 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Engine cycle
Four-strokeManufacturer specDealer: 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Cooling
Liquid-cooledManufacturer specDealer: Liquid
Transmission
ManualManufacturer specDealer: 6-speed
Final drive
ChainManufacturer spec
Mileage
1 mi
Seat height
30.9 inManufacturer spec
Wheelbase
54.1 inManufacturer spec
Ground clearance
5.7 inManufacturer spec
Fuel capacity
3.7 galManufacturer spec
Model code
ER500FTFAN
Warranty
12 months limitedManufacturer spec
VIN
ML5ERGF16TDAB7489
Stock #
K01517
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Badge
On Sale
Model Type
Z - Supernaked

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front - Single 310 mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers and ABS Rear - Single 220 mm disc with single-piston caliper and ABSManufacturer spec
Tires
Front - 110 / 70 - 17 Rear - 150 / 60 - 17Manufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 78.5 in.Manufacturer spec
Height
Oerall - 43.3 in.Manufacturer spec
Width
Overall - 31.5 in.Manufacturer spec

Electrical

Instrumentation
Full-color TFT with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APPManufacturer spec
Lighting
All-LED lighting LED turn signalsManufacturer spec
Advanced Electronics
Electronic rider aids - Economical Riding Indicator, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Manufacturer spec

Engine

Bore x Stroke
2.8 x 2.3 in. (70.0 x 58.6 mm)Manufacturer spec
Compression Ratio
11.3:1Manufacturer spec
Clutch
Assist and slipperManufacturer spec
Fuel System
DFI® with dual 32 mm throttle bodiesManufacturer spec
Ignition
TCBI with Electronic AdvanceManufacturer spec

Operational

Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steelManufacturer spec
Front Suspension
41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork Wheel travel - 4.7 in.Manufacturer spec
Rear Suspension
Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload Wheel travel - 5.1 in.Manufacturer spec
Rake
24.5°Manufacturer spec
Trail
3.6 in.Manufacturer spec
Seat
Pillion coverManufacturer spec

Other

Includes
Chassis management technology - ERGO-FIT® Meter cover (smoke), Frame sliders, USB-C outlet, Tank pad, Knee pads, Radiator screen, Lower cowlManufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

All eyes are on you when riding the Z500 ABS supernaked. With distinctive bodywork and a powerful 451cc engine, this aggressively styled streetfighter is for those who are not afraid to be seen. The Z500 ABS provides the ideal platform for a wide range of riders to put their true colors on display.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 4, 2026 · last checked 6h ago

Price details as printed by the dealer

  1. On Sale$6,099

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Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 4, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2024–2028 Kawasaki Z500 SE ABS · 38 listings

Median asking
$6,399
across 35 comparable listings
This one
$6,099
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