Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore70 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke45.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power45.4 HPEngine power131 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque42.6 NmTorque71 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio12.9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement451 ccmDisplacement636 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength1,995 mmLength2,085 mm
WidthWidth730 mmWidth705 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,115 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,375 mmWheelbase1,395 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)171 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)194 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

The Kawa convinces with its good handling and uncompromising reliability. A strong motorbike, but definitely not a bargain.

Sharpened geometry

seating position okay

good handling

uncompromising reliability.

High purchase price.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636

Price Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636

Model year
Current average market prices

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