The Kawasaki Z500 is a 451 cc liquid-cooled motorcycle with a 6-speed gearbox. BikeDekho lists 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm and 42.6 Nm, disc brakes at both ends, a 14 L fuel tank and a kerb weight not yet confirmed.
The Kawasaki Z500 is a motorcycle from Kawasaki. It is currently on sale. With a 451 cc engine it sits in the middleweight 450–800 cc class.
Power comes from a 451 cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine that makes 45.4 PS at 9,000 rpm and 42.6 Nm of torque. Its bore is wider than its stroke (70 mm x 56.8 mm), a short-stroke layout that generally favours higher revs. It has electric start.
It has a 6-speed manual gearbox. It uses a wet multi-plate clutch.
Its frame is trellis, high-tensile steel. Suspension is by 41 mm telescopic fork at the front and Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload at the rear. Braking is by a 310 mm disc at the front and a 220 mm disc at the rear. It rides on 17-inch wheels with tubeless tyres — 110/70-R17 at the front and 150/60-R17 at the rear.
The seat is 785 mm off the ground, which is about average and suits most riders. Ground clearance is 145 mm — adequate, though tall speed breakers need care. It is 1,995 mm long, with 1,375 mm between the axles. It carries 14 L of fuel.
Equipment includes an LED headlamp.
For the Kawasaki Z500, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹7,999 doorstep service.
Its low seat also makes it approachable for shorter and newer riders.
These figures are listed by independent publications; where they overlap, they agree. Exact values can differ slightly by variant and model year.
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₹7,999
Mechiee's fixed doorstep service price for this model.
Follow the schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. A regular service is the cheapest way to catch small problems before they become expensive ones.
Engine oil is the single most important consumable to keep fresh. Top up between services if the level drops, and change it on schedule.
With Disc, 310 mm and Disc, 220 mm brakes, check pad or shoe wear, lever and pedal free play, and braking feel at every service.
A clean, correctly tensioned and lubricated chain lasts longer and wastes less power. Check slack regularly, especially after riding in rain or dust.
A liquid-cooled engine relies on coolant. Check the level and look over hoses and the radiator for leaks or damage, and replace coolant as the owner's manual directs.
A clogged air filter or worn spark plug shows up as hard starting, weak throttle response and poorer fuel economy. Both are checked at a regular service and replaced when worn.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. Have its level and condition checked and change it on the interval in the owner's manual.
This bike runs 110/70-R17 / 150/60-R17 tyres. Check pressure, tread depth and sidewalls, and replace tyres that are worn or cracked.
Weak starting, dim lights or a flickering console are early signs the battery or charging system needs a look.
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Doorstep service₹7,999
Mechiee mechanics service the Kawasaki Z500 at your doorstep across 119 areas of Pune, with bigger jobs handled at a Mechiee Service Center. Pick your area to see local details.
Manufacturer figures for each bike. A dash means the value is not published in our sources.
| Specification | Kawasaki Z500 | Kawasaki Ninja 500 | Kawasaki Ninja 400 | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 451 cc | 451 cc | 399 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm | 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm | 45 PS @ 10000 rpm | 76.4 bhp @ 14,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 42.6 Nm | 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 37 Nm @ 8000 rpm | 39 Nm @ 13,000 rpm |
| Claimed mileage | — | — | 26.7 kmpl (claimed, per 91wheels) | — |
| Gears | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Kerb weight | — | 171 kg | 168 kg | 189 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 15 L |
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm | Disc, 310 mm | Disc, 286 mm | Disc |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm | Disc, 220 mm | Disc, 193 mm | Disc |
What the technical terms on this page mean.
The Kawasaki Z500 has a 451 cc engine, described as liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin, dohc, 8 valves.
The Kawasaki Z500 is rated at 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm maximum power and 42.6 Nm maximum torque.
The Kawasaki Z500 has Disc, 310 mm at the front and Disc, 220 mm at the rear.
The Kawasaki Z500 runs 110/70-R17 at the front and 150/60-R17 at the rear.
Follow the service schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. Between services, keep an eye on engine oil, chain, tyres and battery. With Disc, 310 mm and Disc, 220 mm brakes, brake wear and adjustment are worth checking at every visit.
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