Z500 ABS

2025 Kawasaki Z500 ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's motorcycle lineup, the 2025 Kawasaki Z500 ABS utilizes a 451 cc engine layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 51 HP, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and sealed chain final drive. With a specific output of 113.1 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Z500 ABS measures 366 kg (807 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 30 mm (1.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 54 mm (2.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 3.7-liter (1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2024 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.