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Specs

New or used
New
Availability
In stock
Colour
Lime Green
Available colours
Metallic Flat Spark Black / Metallic Spark Black Lime GreenManufacturer spec
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 spec
Transmission
ManualManufacturer specDealer: 6-speed
Final drive
ChainManufacturer spec
Mileage
5 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
EX500HTFAN
Warranty
12 months limitedManufacturer spec
VIN
ML5EXGH15TDA80588
Stock #
KAWA80588
All details from the dealer (18)
Model Type
Ninja - Sport

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

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

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 78.5 in.Manufacturer spec
Height
Overall - 44.1 in.Manufacturer spec
Width
Overall - 28.7 in.Manufacturer spec

Electrical

Instrumentation
Economical Riding Indicator, Smartphone Connectivity, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APPManufacturer spec

Engine

Bore x Stroke
2.7 x 2.3 in. (70 x 58.6 mm)Manufacturer spec
Compression Ratio
11.3:1Manufacturer spec
Clutch
Assist & slipperManufacturer spec
Fuel System
DFI® with dual 32 mm throttle bodiesManufacturer spec
Ignition
TCBI with digital advanceManufacturer spec

Operational

Frame
Type - Trellis, high-tensile steel Lightweight trellisManufacturer 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. Uni-Trak®Manufacturer spec
Rake
24.5°Manufacturer spec
Trail
3.6 in.Manufacturer spec

Other

Includes
ERGO-FIT®Manufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

Make your statement with the Ninja® 500 sportbike. Turn heads with the aggressive styling Ninja® sportbikes are known for and set the tone with a 451cc twin-cylinder engine. Experience legendary Ninja performance on the sportbike designed to lead the crowd.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 4, 2026 · last checked 3h ago

Price details as printed by the dealer

  1. Price$5,599

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Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 4, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2024–2028 Kawasaki Ninja 500 · 74 listings

Median asking
$5,616
across 66 comparable listings
This one
$5,599
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