2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500: Review, Price, Images, Colours & More
This motorcycle uses a fully digital LCD instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity via the Rideology app provided by Kawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja 500 2026 has been officially released and is priced at ₹5,76,000 (ex-showroom) in India. On the surface, you may have thought it wouldn't make any big changes, but this new version is packed with must-have technologies that will definitely create additional interest within the enthusiast community due to the new levels of technology.
E20 Fuel Compatible
One of the most intriguing updates is the E20 compliant engine on the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500. This will enable the motorcycle to operate on a petrol/ethanol mix containing no more than 20% ethanol, while still conforming to the latest regulations regarding clean air through the Clean Air Initiatives (CAI) established by India.
451cc Parallel Twin Cylinder Motor
The engine in the motorcycle is the same 451cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine it had in the 2025 model; however, there are many improvements to this design that will improve performance both on the road and off. Its output remains the same at 45 hp and the engine's maximum torque is unchanged at 42.6Nm.