2024 Kawasaki Z 500 / SE

Make Model	Kawasaki Z 500 / SE
Year	2024
Engine	Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	451 cc /.27.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	70 x 58.6 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.3:1
Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Induction	DFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodies
Emission	EURO5
Ignition	TCBI with electronic advance
Starting	Electric
Max Power	38 kW / 51 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque	43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Sealed chain
Frame	Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension	41mm Hydraulic telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes	Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
ABS	Standard
Front Tyre	110/70 R17
Rear Tyre	150/60 R17
Rake	24.5°
Trail	90 mm / 3.6 in
Dimensions	Length 1994 mm / 78.5 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Wheelbase	1374 mm / 54.1 in
Seat Height	785 mm / 30.9 in
Ground Clearance	145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight	154 kg / 340 lbs
Wet Weight	168 kg / 370 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal

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 / Z500SE provides the ideal platform for a wide range of riders to put their true colours on display.

New, Rider-Friendly Engine
The 451cc engine offers smooth, powerful acceleration for a variety of riding situations, with just the twist of a wrist. This well-balanced engine can take you from city streets to open road with ease.

Assist & Slipper Clutch
The assist function helps you enjoy an exceptionally light clutch pull and wide clutch engagement range for confident control, while the slipper function reduces rear-wheel skipping and hopping when downshifting for more confidence.

A Range Of Power
This engine provides well-balanced power throughout the rev range at the twist of the wrist. Perfect for a variety of riding situations, the Z500 ABS delivers strong low-end power for city streets and high-end revs for top highway speeds.

Lightweight Trellis Frame
Designed with maneuverability in mind, the lightweight trellis frame provides stability where you need it and an estimated dry weight as low as 335.2 lb* to keep handling light and maneuverable.

Suspension
The rigid 41mm telescopic front fork provides excellent suspension action, giving you exceptional ride comfort and a firmly planted front wheel feel for easy direction changes and confident handling in every riding situation. Bottom-link Uni-Trak® rear suspension with 5-way preload adjustability lets riders adjust the stiffness and ride height to suit body weight or 2-up riding.

Braking Power
The Z500 ABS motorcycle’s large 310mm semi-floating front disc brake and front brake master cylinder work alongside a 220mm rear disc slowed by a dual-piston caliper for sure stopping power. Plus, ABS comes standard for even more reassurance.

Superior Comfort
The relaxed rider triangle accommodates a wide range of riders and riding situations, giving the Z500 ABS a rider-friendly character. The relatively upright riding position and wide handlebars put the rider in the ideal position for active control, facilitating dynamic, sporty riding.

Balanced Riding Position
Wide-set handlebars and a relatively upright seating position give you active control for sporty yet balanced riding.

Ride In Comfort
The low-rebound urethane seat cushions give you ample padding, contributing to a supportive and engaging riding experience.

Easy To Reach The Ground
Lightweight aluminum footpegs offer direct feel and good control when sport riding, positioning you slightly forward, letting you ride in comfort while staying out of the way so you can easily put your feet down at stops.

Supernaked Style
An aggressive front-end design and classic Sugomi™ style, like the distinct crouching stance and upswept tail, give the Z500 ABS supernaked an unmistakable silhouette.

The Face Of Excitement
Highlighting the Z500 ABS motorcycle’s intense and high-class styling, the striking design of the front end gives this bike a face you’ll want to show off—all the while being recognizably iconic Z.

Light The Way
The triple LED headlight design keeps the focus on the low beams, providing excellent lighting performance in a compact size.

Floating Bodywork
The bodywork floats above the engine, highlighting the functional beauty of the engine, elegantly curved exhaust header pipes, and trellis frame.

High-Grade Cockpit
A high-contrast LCD instrument panel keeps you in touch with your machine. Bluetooth® allows for wireless smartphone connection, and with RIDEOLOGY THE APP, riders can access vehicle info, riding logs, phone notifications, group ride communication, and maintenance logs.

SPECIAL EDITION
Upgrade your riding experience with the Z500 SE ABS supernaked, featuring exclusive colour and graphics, advanced technology, and more.

A high-grade colour display with TFT technology adds a modern touch with high visibility.

In addition to exclusive colour and graphics, the Z500 SE ABS features LED turn signals, a smoke meter cover, a pillion seat cover, frame sliders, a USB-C outlet, a tank pad, knee pads, a radiator screen, and a lower cowl.