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Kawasaki Z500 SE Performance - 2025 Specifications and Reviews
The 2025 Kawasaki Z500 SE Performance is a lightweight naked bike designed for novice and intermediate riders seeking affordable entry into sportier riding. Its 451cc parallel-twin engine delivers responsive 44.3 horsepower with strong mid-range torque, enabling quick acceleration and nimble handling. Known for its accessible performance and reliability, this bike excels as an ideal platform for developing skills before progressing to larger displacement machines.
2025
General information | |
| Color Options | Candy Persimmon Red/Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray Metallic Moondust Gray/Metallic Spark Black Metallic Moondust Gray/Metallic Spark Black |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Year | 2025 |
| Model | Kawasaki Z500 SE Performance |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Clutch | Assist and slipper Clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Induction | Injection. DFI® with 32mm throttle bodies |
| Bore x Stroke | 70.0 x 58.6 mm (2.8 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Max Torque | 42.6 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.4 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM |
| Max Power | 44.3 HP (32.3 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Engine Type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 451.0 ccm (27.52 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm (54.1 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Overall Width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall Length | 1995 mm (78.5 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1050 mm (41.3 inches) |
| Seat Height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.2877 HP/kg |
| Wet Weight | 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds) |
| Dry Weight | 154.0 kg (339.5 pounds) |
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Kawasaki Z500 SE Performance dimensions and frame | |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. Single mm disc with single-piston caliper and ABS |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Single disc. Single semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers and ABS |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60-17M |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-17M |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic Telescopic fork 41mm |
| Trail | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top Speed | 180.3 km/h (112.0 mph) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Comments | ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP |
| Warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Driveline | Sealed chain |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 4.34 seconds |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
44.3 hp
Peak Power
4.6s
0-60 mph
112 mph
Top Speed
Best For
Track45%
City85%
Cornering78%
Daily Riding82%
Touring42%
Passenger40%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Well suited to newer riders and those upgrading from a smaller displacement bike who want a light, confidence-inspiring naked. |
| Purpose | Built primarily for city commuting, everyday riding, and playful backroad cornering rather than outright speed or long-distance touring. |
| Rider Fit | Its low seat height and light wet weight make it very manageable for shorter or less physically strong riders. |
| Character | A nimble, punchy little naked bike with sporty styling, a slipper clutch, and modern electronics that make it feel more premium than its class suggests. |
| Not Ideal For | Not the right choice for riders wanting sustained high-speed touring, two-up comfort over long distances, or any serious off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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