Kawasaki Ninja 500 suspension setup and specs
Kawasaki Ninja 500, 2024 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height, 119 mm of front suspension travel.
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front rebound | Not adjustable |
| Front compression | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Not adjustable |
| Rear compression | Not adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Fork diameter | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 150/60-17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1374 mm (54.1 in) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 in) |
| Front brake | Single 310mm semi-floating petal disc, dual-piston Nissin caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm petal disc, dual-piston Nissin caliper |
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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
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