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The 2024 Kawasaki Z500 is upgraded from the Z400 with a larger-displacement engine, sharper styling, new technology, a new seat shape, and more upgrades. The naked bike is now powered by a 451cc parallel-Twin with a claimed max 51 hp and 31.7 lb-ft of torque. It has a trellis frame and features a short-wheelbase/long-swingarm configuration, and it's light weight at 366 lb for the standard and 370 lb for the SE version.

We got the chance to test the Kawasaki Z500 in and around San Diego and came away impressed with the bike's nimble handling, extra torque, and comfortable ergonomics. Watch the video below to see the 2024 Kawasaki Z500 in action, and read our full review here.

2024 Kawasaki Z500 (SE) Specifications 

• Base Price: $5,599 ($6,299) 





• Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles





• Website: Kawasaki.com 





• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOCH w/ 4 valves per cyl. 





• Displacement: 451cc 





• Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 58.6mm 





• Horsepower: 51.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm (factory claim) 





• Torque: 31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm (factory claim) 





• Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch 





• Final Drive: Chain 





• Wheelbase: 54.1 in. 





• Rake/Trail: 24.5 degrees/3.6 in. 





• Seat Height: 30.9 in. 





• Wet Weight: 366 lb (370 lb) 





• Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gal. 

Gear Up

• Helmet: SMK Gullwing 





• Jacket: Fly Racing Street Butane Women's





• Gloves: Fly Racing Street Brawler 





• Pants: Alpinestars Daisy V2 Women's Riding Denim 





• Boots: Highway 21 Axle Leather Waterproof 

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