Kawasaki·Sportive·451cc·A2 NATIF

Ninja 500

↘ Evolution history · 2024 → present
3
Years of production
1
Generations
451
current cc
45
Horsepower
3
Vintages

The Ninja 400's successor. Native A2-legal 451cc twin, aggressive ZX-6R-inspired design, Rideology Bluetooth — Europe's A2 sportsbike reference.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 1 · 2024 — present
LAUNCH

Direct successor to the Ninja 400 (withdrawn from the European catalogue in 2024), the Ninja 500 debuts a new DOHC liquid-cooled 451cc twin (+52cc vs 400), ZX-6R-inspired aggressive design, refined trellis frame and Rideology Bluetooth connectivity — natively A2 in Europe at 33.4 kW.

2026
AAesthetics
New colours — Metallic Flat Spark Black (standard), Lime Green and Metallic Matte Twilight Blue / Candy Persimmon Red (SE)
Minor
2025
AAesthetics
New KRT Edition (standard variant, non-SE) — Kawasaki Racing Team Lime Green colour; the SE KRT Edition was already available from 2024
Medium
AAesthetics
New colours across standard and SE variants
Minor
2024
MEngine
New DOHC liquid-cooled 451cc twin — 45hp / 42.6Nm — +52cc vs Ninja 400 (399cc)
Compression, pistons, con-rods, crankshaft and airbox fully redesigned — torque available earlier across all RPM
Major
CFrame
Steel trellis frame — non-adjustable 41mm inverted fork — 172kg — 785mm seat height (+30mm option available)
Major
AAesthetics
ZX-6R-inspired design — LED headlight with under-headlight spoilers, redesigned flanks, tapered LED tail light
Major
MEngine
Assist & Slipper Clutch standard fitment
Major
EElectronics
LCD display + Rideology Bluetooth app — gear position indicator
Major
SSafety
ABS optional (standard on SE) — 310mm semi-floating front disc / 220mm rear disc
Major
MEngine
Euro 5+ compliant from launch
Major
EElectronics
SE variant: colour TFT display + KIPASS (proximity activation start system) + rear LED turn signals + USB-C port + taller windscreen + standard accessories
Medium
Buyer radar
2025

Native A2, assist & slipper clutch, Bluetooth, aggressive design — run-in mechanicals, excellent price-to-spec. The reference A2 sportsbike.

TOP BUY
2024

Solid first model year — no major issues reported. Excellent first buy for A2 licence holders.

GOOD PICK