Kawasaki Z500 & 500 SE 2024

All eyes on you

All eyes are on you when riding the all-new Kawasaki Z500 ABS supernaked. With distinctive bodywork and a powerful 451cc engine, this aggressively styled streetfighter is for those who are not afraid to be seen.
Performance Editions also available at £750 more.

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Kawasaki Z400 – Street Born “Z” Inspired

The Kawasaki Z400 uses a 399cc twin cylinder engine that packs a punch of 45bhp. Using a new down draft intake which is accompanied by a larger airbox offers increased intake efficiency.

The new Z400 uses an Assist & Slipper clutch. This requires much less pressure at the lever making city riding a much easier experience also giving a lot more control on the down change preventing the possibility of the rear wheel locking up.

The Z400 offers considerable weight savings over the outgoing Z300 thanks to its new chassis, suspension and engine, which is 1kg lighter than the Z250. These components also offer improved stability and manoeuvrability.

With the latest ABS unit from Nissin, clamping down on a 290 mm semi-floating disc, the Z400 will stop as well as it goes.

Seat height of just 786mm makes the Kawasaki Z400 very accessible to most riders there is also an ErGO-FIT higher seat (+30mm) for the taller rider.

LED headlights clearly light up the path of the Z400 whilst adding to the very modern look of this lightweight superbike. The speedo assembly is taken from the Z400’s big brother the Z650.

The Z400 is also fitted with a 14-litre fuel tank that is capable of offering over 200 miles of range.

The styling of the Kawasaki Z400 is undeniably “Z”, with aggressive looking headlight and bikini fairing and minimalist rear seat unit. The bike shares so many of its looks with the Z1000. Extra “volume” has been designed into the bodywork to give this lightweight machine the presence of one much larger.

The big bike looks make this a really credible step into the Kawasaki brand. The handling and performance of the Kawasaki Z400 will keep you interested for years to come.

ERGO-FIT

ERGO-FIT is an interface system that allows a wide range of riders to feel at one with their machine.

ABS

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ensures stable braking performance by preventing wheel lock during braking.

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Based on racing technology, the Assist & Slipper Clutch acts as both a back-torque limiter and a self-servo mechanism that enables a lighter clutch lever pull.

Economical Riding Indicator

The Economical Riding Indicator is a mark appearing on the instrument panel to indicate favourable fuel consumption, encouraging fuel efficient riding

Z500 Black

Z500 SE Green

Z500 SE Red

Available in two versions. The Kawasaki Z500 Standard and Kawasaki Z500 SE....The SE version comes with TFT full colour dash and a bellypan.

Power Icon Power 33.4 kW {45.4 PS} / 9,000 rpm
Torque Icon Torque 42.6 N•m {4.3 kgf•m}
Seat Height Icon Seat Height 785mm
Weight Icon Wet Weight 172 Kg
Engine

Unmistakable heartbeat

Legendary Kawasaki twin cylinder engine.

Ample power from the 451 cm3 engine is available through the entire rpm range to make it easy for riders to use, no matter what kind of riding they are doing, from low-end power for accelerating off the line in the city to top-end revs for riding on the highway. The engine in the new Z500 is up the task, no matter what it may be.

Styling

Aggressive bodywork

Sugomi inspired

The new Kawasaki Z500 combines the sharp, aggressive style of the Z650 with the large-volume design of the Z300 to create an aggressive, agile, masculine impression. Its muscular, athletic bodywork reflects the increased performance while forming a flowing design that appears to float above the engine. Like other models in the Z Series, sugomi design elements (crouching stance, low-positioned head and upswept tail) give it a silhouette instantly recognisable as a Kawasaki Supernaked.

Clutch

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Light feeling lever

Kawasaki’s Assist & Slipper Clutch results in a light clutch pull for even more rider-friendly and manageable riding in everyday situations, and reduced skipping and hopping from the rear for better sport riding and added confidence.

Instruments

LCD or TFT

The choice is yours

Both the full LCD instrument panel on the standard models and the TFT display on the SE models offer smartphone connectivity, enabling riders to connect with their machines to enjoy display notifications, riding logs, and community features.

Other than the different dash, the SE version of the Kawasaki Z500 also comes with a bellypan as standard.

Frame

Trellis frame

Dynamic rigidity

The chassis has a supersport-style short-wheelbase/longswingarm design, complemented by an optimised trail setting that delivers light, natural handling. The bike’s light weight also contributes to the easy handling and facilitates manoeuvring when off the bike, such as when parking.

Featuring a trellis frame similar in design to that of the Ninja H2. Kawasaki’s advanced dynamic rigidity analysis was used to ensure optimum rigidity with light weight. The engine is rigid-mounted and used as a stressed member. The frame design contributes significantly to the bike’s low curb mass.

Seat Height

Low Seat Height

Narrow Waist

While seat height is 785 mm, the slim design of both the seat and the rear of the engine gives riders an unobstructed line for their feet to reach the ground. The seat’s flat shape offers ample padding in the front portion without sacrificing the comfortable reach to the ground, which helps riders enjoy the bike with confidence.

Specifications

Instruments

LCD Display (TFT Dash on SE Version)

Warranty

2 years unlimited mileage

Service Interval

12 months / 7500 miles

Valve Clearance

15000 miles

Frame

Trellis, high tensile steel

Wheelbase

1,375 mm

Rake

Trail

92mm

Front Suspension

37 mm telescopic fork

Front Wheel

17"

Front Wheel Travel

120 mm

Front Brake

Single semi-floating 310 mm single disc. Caliper: balanced actuation dual-piston

Front Tyre

110/70R17 M/C 54H

Rear Suspension

Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload

Rear Wheel

17"

Rear Wheel Travel

130mm

Rear Brake

Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston

Rear Tyre

150/60R17 M/C 66H

Fuel Capacity

14 litres

Dry Weight

Wet Weight

172 Kg

Seat Height

785mm

Max Height

1,055 mm

Max Length

1,995 mm (Width 800 mm)

Type

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin - DOHC, 8 valves

Displacement

451 cm³

Bore And Stroke

70 x 58.6 mm

Compression Ratio

11.3:1

Power

33.4 kW {45.4 PS} / 9,000 rpm

Torque

42.6 N•m {4.3 kgf•m}

Fuel Delivery

Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves

Exhaust

2-1

Emissions

Euro 5

Gearbox

6-speed, return

Ratio

1=(41/14) 2=(37/18) 3=(34/21) 4=(32/24) 5= (30/26) 6=(28/27) - Final Reduction Ratio: (43/14)

Primary Drive

2.029 (69/34)

Final Drive

Sealed Chain

Clutch

Wet multi-disc, manual with slipper action

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