The Kawasaki Ninja 500R 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
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja 500R 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 35th 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.
787 mm — taller than about 35% 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.
2,096
2,122
Close to average.
701
833
16% below average.
1,161
1,175
Close to average.
1,407
1,441
Close to average.
787
801
Close to average.
119
187
36% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-x17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/70-x17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock / 3.9 in. |
| Rake | 27.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/70-x17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-x17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 176 kg (388 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 787 mm (31.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,096 mm (82.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 701 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,161 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,407 mm (55.4 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 | Metallic Titanium or Solar Yellow |
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| Price as new | US$ 5049. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.