Kawasaki Ninja 500R
- Production years
- 2005–2010
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Selected year: 2010
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 498 cm³
- Power
- 45 hp (33 kW)
- Wet weight
- 197 kg
- Seat height
- 838 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Ninja 500R is a sportbike from the Ninja family, produced from 2005 through 2010. The 2010 model uses a 498.0 cm³ liquid-cooled, four-stroke parallel twin rated at 45 hp (33 kW), and weighs 197 kg wet.
At 838 mm, the seat may make it harder for shorter riders to get both feet down, while the 197 kg wet weight takes deliberate effort to maneuver at walking pace. Electric starting is convenient, and the chain final drive needs periodic cleaning and adjustment.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 74.0 x 58.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 498 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- TCBI with digital advance
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 45 hp (33 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.2545 HP/kg (dry)
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 176 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.2 L
- Ground clearance
- 119 mm
- Overall height
- 1,161 mm
- Overall length
- 2,096 mm
- Overall width
- 701 mm
- Seat height
- 838 mm
- Wet weight
- 197 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,435 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- High-tensile steel, perimeter design
- Front suspension
- 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in.
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake
- 27.0°
- Rear suspension
- UNI-TRAK system with single shock / 3.9 in.
- Rear wheel travel
- 99 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Metallic Diablo Black, Candy Plasma Blue
Model years
2007
Seat height: 775 mm → 787 mm
2008
Seat height: 787 mm → 775 mm
2010
Seat height: 775 mm → 838 mm
| Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 498 cm³ | 498 cm³ | 498 cm³ | 498 cm³ | 498 cm³ |
| Power | 45 hp (33 kW) | 45 hp (33 kW) | 45 hp (33 kW) | 45 hp (33 kW) | 45 hp (33 kW) |
| Torque | — | — | 48.5 Nm | — | — |
| Wet weight | 197 kg | 197 kg | 197 kg | 197 kg | 197 kg |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 787 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 838 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L | 18.2 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Electric starting
The electric starter makes starting the engine straightforward without a kick-start routine.
Things to consider
Tall seat
The 838 mm seat height may make secure footing difficult for shorter riders.
Chain maintenance
The chain final drive needs periodic cleaning and adjustment.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
838 mm
Approx. loaded height
808 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 18.2 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
331 km
With 10% reserve
298 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 500R have?
It has a 498.0 cm³, liquid-cooled, four-stroke parallel twin with a carburetor.
How much power does the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 500R make?
It is rated at 45 hp (33 kW).
How much does the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 500R weigh?
Its wet weight is 197 kg, and its dry weight is 176 kg.
How tall is the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 500R seat?
The seat height is 838 mm.
