Kawasaki unveils Ninja 500 and Z500 at EICMA 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Z500: Key Features

Both models share a commonality in their liquid-cooled parallel twin engines, fittingly equipped with a 451cc engine. While exact powertrain details remain undisclosed, the company hinted that Ninja contains over 400 torque.
 
These bikes boast an LCD display as a standard feature, with the top-tier variant offering a TFT display incorporating Bluetooth connectivity and a USB-C charging port. The forthcoming release of both models is anticipated in the Indian market sometime next year.
 
The Ninja 500 and Z500 models will feature a parallel-twin engine platform similar to that of the recently launched Eliminator 500. Expected performance numbers include a peak power of 45.4hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 42.6Nm at 6000 rpm.
 
Presented at EICMA 2023, both bikes feature a slip-and-assist clutch.