The Z500 ABS features a new LCD dash with smartphone connectivity through the Kawasaki Rideology app. The dash even displays a new fuel economy indicator, which displays consumption in real time to help riders squeeze the most miles out of its 3.7-gallon tank as possible.
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Highlights
Team Charlotte
New
2024
Kawasaki
Z500 ABS
6-speed
Available
Specifications
2024
Kawasaki
Z500
ABS
Standard
4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm
31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
451cc
Liquid-cooled
70.0 mm
58.6 mm
11.3:1
DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
TCBI with Electronic Advance
Electric
Forced lubrication, wet sump
6-speed
Sealed chain
Trellis, high-tensile steel
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers and ABS
Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper and ABS