Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025 vs. Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025 compared to Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2026

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Kawasaki Ninja 500 2025

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.4 HP	Engine power	200 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	42.6 Nm	Torque	137.3 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	11.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	32 mm	Throttle Bore	40 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	451 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	139 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	24.7 degree
Trail	Trail	92 mm	Trail	103 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Hill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,995 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	730 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,260 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,375 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	171 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	267 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	89.01 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	128 g/km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights	Equipment	Connectivity, Heated grips, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display