Kawasaki Z500 Overview

The Z 500 is a lightweight streetfighter powered by a 451 cc liquid‑cooled, parallel-twin DOHC engine. Bore and stroke measure 70.0 × 58.6 mm, with a compression ratio of 11.3 : 1. It delivers a peak output of 44 hp at 9,000 rpm and 42.6 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, offering accessible power for urban and highway riding.

A six‑speed transmission sends power to the rear wheel via a sealed chain. Engine aids include an assist & slipper clutch, smartphone connectivity, an economical riding indicator, and ABS, all built around ergonomic simplicity.

The chassis features a trellis-style high‑tensile steel frame. Suspension consists of a 41 mm telescopic front fork with 120 mm travel and a horizontal back-link rear shock with 130 mm travel. Ground clearance is 145 mm

Braking uses a single 310 mm semi-floating front disc with dual-piston caliper and a 220 mm rear disc, both supported by ABS.

The wheelbase is 1,375 mm. Overall dimensions are 1,995 mm long, 800 mm wide, 1,055 mm tall, with a seat height of 785 mm and a curb weight of around 166 kg. Fuel tank capacity is 14 liters.

Variants & Pricelist

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  Kawasaki Z500 Standard

  6-speed manual

  P329,800

  Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray

  
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  Kawasaki Z500 SE

  6-speed manual

  P355,600

  Candy Lime Green/ Metallic Spark black