Positioned in Kawasaki's motorcycle lineup, the 2026 Kawasaki Z500 ABS pairs a 451 cc engine architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 43 Nm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed, return gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 70.0 x 58.6 mm with a 11.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Z500 ABS measures 168 kg (370 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1 mm (0 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 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.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
