Few motorcycle designs manage to balance a rider's need for performance, comfort and sport bike style as well as the Ninja 500R. The Kawasaki Ninja® 500R offers stable handling and friendly power delivery for new riders, coupled with Ninja styling and willing performance for the more experienced motorcyclist.

2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500r
  • Engine/Motor: 3.0L V6
  • Horsepower: 58@0
  • Torque: 207@4500
  • Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Expert and beginning riders will appreciate the Ninja 500R's liquid-cooled, inline 2-cylinder 4-stroke engine. With dual overhead cams actuating 4-valves per cylinder, the snappy motor is user-friendly and inspirational. Exploring the top end of this engine's rev range is entertaining for even the most seasoned riders.

The high-performance engine isn't the only selling point for the Ninja® 500R. On twisty back roads, the bike's lightweight, the compact design makes for a great-handling machine. This is complemented by Kawasaki's UNI-TRAK® progressive rear suspension system, standard fare on the larger-displacement Ninja models.

The Ninja® 500R also has the same sporty styling, which contribute to both form and function-the aerodynamic half-fairing provides wind protection for the rider, and is stylishly complemented by a lower fairing.

Features


Twin-cylinder 498cc Engine

  • Compact parallel-twin design
  • Superior engineering produces sport bike power with broad usable torque
  • Good mass centralization for superior handling

Liquid Cooling

  • Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during hard use
  • Allows closer engine tolerances for more horsepower
  • Includes temperature gauge

Auxiliary Cooling Fan

  • Maintains optimum temperature for best performance, fuel economy and reliability

Four Valves per Cylinder

  • Better breathing for more power at high rpm
  • Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation on today’s gasolines
  • Boosts low-end torque
  • Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow

34mm CVK Semi-flat Slide Carburetors

  • Precise fuel metering provides uniform power delivery at all engine speeds
  • Quick throttle response

Digital Ignition

  • Microprocessor-controlled timing never needs adjustment
  • Ultra-responsive to engine needs

Six-speed Transmission

  • Provides excellent acceleration and relaxed highway cruising

Positive Neutral Finder

  • Just lift the shift pedal from first at a stop to find neutral easily, every time
  • A Kawasaki exclusive

Standard Half Fairing

  • Offers rider wind protection for more comfort
  • Incorporates large, easy-to-read instruments with twin resettable trip meters
  • Stylish lower fairing completes the Ninja® image

Double-cradle Steel Box-section Frame

  • High-tensile steel perimeter frame
  • Lightweight, with superior rigidity for more precise handling and better control
  • Centerstand included for convenience

37mm Front Fork

  • Large-diameter fork tubes with thin walls for light weight and exceptional rigidity
  • Front Disc Brake with Dual-piston Caliper
  • Disc is drilled for better cooling and reduced unsprung weight
  • Dual-piston caliper increases braking effectiveness

Rear Disc Brake

  • Powerful and controllable
  • Single-piston caliper

Bottom-link UNI-TRAK® Rear Suspension

  • Lowers the center of gravity for better handling
  • Progressive rate provides a smoother, more controlled ride
  • Lightweight aluminum components provide quick suspension response

17-inch Wheels

  • Wide, modern 17-inch rims fit low-profile, high-performance tires

Centerstand and Sidestand

  • Permits easy parking, cleaning or servicing

Dry weight: 388 lbs.

Fuel capacity: 4.8 gal.

Wheelbase: 56.5 in.

Color: Metallic Titanium or Solar Yellow

MSRP: $5,049


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Kawasaki Ninja 500r Specifications


  • Engine: Four-stroke, DOHC, parallel twin
  • Displacement: 498cc
  • Starting: Electric
  • Bore x stroke: 74.0 x 58.0mm
  • Compression ratio: 10.8:1
  • Cooling: Liquid
  • Carburetion: Keihin CVK34 x 2
  • Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
  • Transmission: Six-speed
  • Final drive: Chain
  • Frame: High-tensile steel, perimeter design
  • Rake / trail: 27 degrees / 3.6 in.
  • Front suspension / wheel travel: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in.
  • Rear suspension / wheel travel: UNI-TRAK® system with single shock / 3.9 in.
  • Front tire: 11/70x17 tubeless
  • Rear tire: 130/70x17 tubeless
  • Front brake / rear brake: Hydraulic disc / Disc
  • Overall length: 82.5 in.
  • Overall width: 27.6 in.
  • Overall height: 45.7 in.
  • Ground clearance: 4.7 in.
  • Seat height: 30.5 in.