2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 teased ahead of India launch

Kawasaki India finally has teased the new Ninja 500 via its social media handles, hinting the India launch could take place in coming weeks. Unveiled at the EICMA 2023, the Ninja 500 (alongside the Z500) gets a larger displacement engine, which already powers the 2024 Eliminator, and has replaced the Ninja 400. That being said, the 2024 Ninja 500 and Z500 have already gone on sale in Europe and the United States. In these international markets, the motorcycles are available in two trim levels: Standard and SE.

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Design

In terms of design, the new Ninja 500 takes inspiration from its elder siblings, such as the ZX-6R or ZX-10R. Hence, it bears a familiar and sporty appearance, especially an aggressive fascia, featuring the signature split headlamp setup. Other key highlights include a small windscreen, sharp cuts and creases on the front fender and fairing, swept-up tail section, split seat, and clip-on handlebar. However, it has carried over the DNA from the Ninja 400, such as the familiar steel trellis frame, suspension, and fuel tank.

Depending on the market, Kawasaki offers the Ninja 500 in various paint schemes. For example: there is a Lime Green with Ebony and Metallic Matte Dark Grey/Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Moondust Grey.

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Engine and Power Output

Powering the Ninja 500 is the new 451cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine delivers 45.4PS at 9,000rpm and 42.6Nm at 6,000rpm. Notably, the additional engine capacity is a courtesy of an increased stroke of 58.6mm, which is up from 51.8mm but the 70mm bore from the old 399cc engine has been retained, which is expected to offer enhanced torque than the peak power. Meanwhile, it comes paired with a six-speed gearbox.

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Equipment

The brand has given it a colour TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, KIPASS (Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System), LED headlights, a Type-C charging port, dual-channel ABS, and assist-and-slipper clutch. Further, there are telescopic front forks, a rear monoshock, a 310mm front disc, and a 220mm rear unit.

The Ninja 500 weighs 172kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 14 litres. Its seat height stands at 785mm, while the ground clearance is 145mm.

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price

The new Ninja 500 is expected to come with a price tag of Rs 5.20-5.40 lakh, depending on the trim level, and is likely to sit below the new Eliminator, which has been priced at Rs 5.62 lakh (ex-showroom). That said, the Ninja 500 could replace the Ninja 400, which costs Rs 5.24 lakh (ex-showroom).

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