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2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Specs, Recalls and Maintenance

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Specs

Engine

Displacement: 451 cc
Cylinders: 2
Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin
Power: 51 hp
Torque: 42.6 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain

Chassis

Wet Weight: 171 kg
Seat Height: 785 mm
Fuel Capacity: 14 L
Wheelbase: 1375 mm
Front Suspension: 41mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak single shock
Front Brake: Single 310mm disc
Rear Brake: Single 220mm disc
Front Tire: 110/70-17
Rear Tire: 150/60-17

Factory figures (manufacturer published).

Recalls

Power Train: Clutch Assembly: Pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle)25V146000 · 2025-03-06

Summary
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.

Risk
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04.

NHTSA Details

Maintenance

Oil Capacity: 2.3 L
Oil Grade: 10W-40
Chain: 520, 112 links
Valve Check: 7600 mi
Spark Plug: NGK LMAR9G
Front Tire Pressure: 32 psi
Rear Tire Pressure: 32 psi

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@luisc_gearhead riding 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 5001w

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Every time I walk into the garage I just stare at it for a minute

@charleston_terry riding The TankOct 6 Hawks Nest State Park

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hawks nest state park that's all go ride there if you haven't 🏍️

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RideCharleston, WV to Hawks Nest State Park

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1h 27mDuration

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@luisc_gearhead riding 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500Oct 5 Washington Pass Overlook

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Washington Pass Overlook today. Cool morning, perfect afternoon saw maybe a dozen other bikes the whole day. 🤙

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RideMarysville, WA to Washington Pass Overlook

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@jackson_mike9 riding The GoatSep 8 The Crossroads

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ran out to the crossroads to clear my head works every time 😎🔥

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RideJackson, MS to The Crossroads

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@jackson_mike9 riding The GoatSep 7

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tail tidy and smaller signals on the ninja 500 small change, big difference in how it looks 😍

@charleston_terry riding The TankAug 14 Hawks Nest State Park

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took a detour through ansted on the way to hawks nest state park some of the best pavement i've ridden this year

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RideCharleston, WV to Hawks Nest State Park

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