Kawasaki Ninja 500 Launched in India, Specification and Price Revealed, What Happens to Ninja 400?
The much anticipated Kawasaki Ninja 500 was recently released in India for Rs 5.24 lakh (ex-showroom). The Ninja 500 was unveiled shortly after its introduction, causing a lot of excitement among all bike enthusiasts. Interestingly, the Ninja 500 replaces the Ninja 400 at the same price point. The new Ninja 500 weighs 171 kg, making it somewhat heavier than its predecessor and competitors, like the Yamaha R3 and KTM RC 390. However, it is a little lighter than the Aprilia RS 457 which was recently launched. Many of the characteristics of the Ninja 500 are identical, including dual-channel ABS as standard, making it a desirable choice for careful riders. Below are some specification
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
| ENGINE TYPE | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
| DISPLACEMENT | 451 cm3 |
| BORE AND STROKE | 70.0 x 58.6 mm |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 11.3:1 |
| VALVE SYSTEM | DOHC, 8 valves |
| FUEL SYSTEM | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 |
| MAXIMUM POWER | 45 BHP at 9,000 rpm |
| MAXIMUM TORQUE | 42.6 N·m {4.3 kgƒ·m} / 6,000 min-1 |
DIMENSIONS & CHASSIS
| FRAME TYPE | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| RAKE / TRAIL | 92 mm |
| TYRE – FRONT | 110/70R17M/C 54H |
| TYRE – REAR | 150/60R17M/C 66H |
| WHEELBASE | 1,375 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 145 mm |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 785 mm |
| CURB WEIGHT | 171kg |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 14 litres |
| OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) | 1,995 x 730 x 1,120 mm |
BRAKES AND SUSPENSION
| BRAKE – FRONT | Semi-floating 310 mm disc, Dual piston Caliper |
| BRAKE – REAR | 220 mm disc |
| FRONT / WHEEL TRAVEL | 41 mm telescopic fork /120 mm |
| REAR / WHEEL TRAVEL | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload /130 mm |
We got the regular bike, so it has an LCD instrument cluster instead of the SE’s color TFT display. Nonetheless, Bluetooth connectivity comes as standard, and pairing a phone provides access to a wealth of information. In terms of accessories, the Ninja 500 comes with a large (clear/smoke) windshield, a USB-C Type outlet, a 30mm taller seat, a tank bag, a tank cushion, a U-lock, and rider accessories such as a helmet lock and knee pads. Other additions include a radiator screen, frame sliders, a pillion seat cover, and wheel rim tape.
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