The Kawasaki Ninja 500 R motorcycle dimensions for 2005 is width 27.6 in (701 mm), height 45.7 in (1,161 mm), wheelbase 56.5 in (1,435 mm), seat height 30.5 in (775 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm).
Kawasaki Ninja 500 R dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.5 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 27.6 in (701 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 3.9 in below median |
| Height | 45.7 in (1,161 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (119 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
Kawasaki Ninja 500 R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | 27.6 in (701 mm) | 45.7 in (1,161 mm) | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Kawasaki Ninja 500 R dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.5 in (775 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1.2 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.5 in (1,435 mm), giving the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.2 in above the category median.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.4 in below the category median.
What do the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27.6 in (701 mm) and representative height is 45.7 in (1,161 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R?
The main listed figures are wheelbase 56.5 in (1,435 mm), seat height 30.5 in (775 mm), and ground clearance 4.7 in (119 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.