The Kawasaki Ninja 500 R motorcycle specifications include a 498 cc (30.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 176 kg (388 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 27% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 27th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 19% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 68th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
498 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Kawasaki models.
775 mm — taller than about 27% of Kawasaki models.
18.2 L — larger than about 68% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
701
833
16% below average.
1,161
1,175
Close to average.
1,435
1,441
Close to average.
775
801
3% below average.
119
187
36% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2005 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 498 cc (30.39 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
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| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock |
| Rake | 27.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydralic |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 176 kg (388 lb) |
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| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 701 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,161 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 L (4.80 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony/Metallic Graystone, Candy Thunder Blue/Ebony |
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| Price as new | US$ 4899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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