Kawasaki's Latest 500cc Sports Bike Launched In India, Takes Aim At Aprilia 457

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.