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Kawasaki's Latest 500cc Sports Bike Launched In India, Takes Aim At Aprilia 457
Kawasaki has launched the 2025 Ninja 500 in India with no visual updates and a marginal price increase. The motorcycle retains its technical setup and is available in a single colour.
Keshav Rajput
Updated Apr 22, 2025, 11:44 AM IST
Kawasaki's Latest 500cc Sports Bike Launched In India, Takes Aim At Aprilia 457
Kawasaki India has launched the 2025 Ninja 500 at an ex-showroom price of Rs 5.29 lakh. The motorcycle is now Rs 5,000 more expensive than the outgoing version.
2025 Ninja 500: No Design or Colour Changes
There are no changes to the motorcycle’s design. It continues with the same bodywork, including a sharp fairing, twin LED headlights and an upswept tail. In India, the Ninja 500 is available only in the Metallic Carbon Gray colour option.
2025 Ninja 500: Engine And Performance Details
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by a 451cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that produces 44.77 bhp and 42.6 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox and uses a wet, multi-disc clutch. It has a fuel consumption rate of 3.8 litres per 100 km and CO₂ emissions rated at 89 g/km.
2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500
2025 Ninja 500: Chassis, Suspension And Braking
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 sits on a high-tensile steel trellis unit. The suspension setup includes a telescopic fork at the front and a bottom-link Uni-Trak monoshock at the rear with preload adjustability. Braking is handled by a 310mm disc at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear, both with dual-piston calipers.
2025 Ninja 500: Features And Weight
The updated Ninja 500 has an LCD instrument panel with Bluetooth connectivity, along with LED lighting for the headlamp and tail lamp. The motorcycle has a fuel tank capacity of 14 litres and a seat height of 785 mm. The curb weight is 171 kg, while the estimated dry weight stands at 157 kg.
2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500: Market Positioning
The Ninja 500 competes with the Aprilia RS 457 in the Indian market. The Aprilia is currently priced at Rs 4.20 lakh (ex-showroom), offering an alternative in the same segment.
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