Kawasaki Ninja 500 new colour options update and current price list
Kawasaki has introduced fresh colour options for the Ninja 500 and Ninja 500 SE in European markets. While international buyers get new paint schemes to choose from, the development turns the spotlight onto the parallel-twin sportbike sold to enthusiasts in India, where colour choices and pricing remain a talking point.
New shades overseas but unchanged mechanicals
The European update is purely cosmetic. The standard Ninja 500 gains a Metallic Flat Spark Black finish, while the higher-spec SE version receives Lime Green along with a Metallic Matte Twilight Blue and Candy Persimmon Red combination. Underneath the fresh bodywork, the motorcycle continues unchanged with no mechanical revisions or performance enhancements.
- Powered by a 451.0 cc petrol engine
- Pushes out 51.2 bhp at 10000 rpm and 43 Nm at 7500 rpm
- Comes with a manual 6-speed transmission
- Features a kerb weight of 171 kg with dimensions of 730 mm width and 1120 mm height
India pricing and on-road estimates
In the Indian market, the standard Ninja 500 retails at an ex-showroom price ranging from ₹5.66 lakh to ₹5.76 lakh. The motorcycle features essential equipment including a dual-channel antilock braking system, an assist and slipper clutch, and a claimed mileage of 26.3 kmpl on petrol.
When budgeting for a purchase, buyers must account for registration charges and state levies. On-road estimates place the entry price around ₹6.17 lakh in Delhi, ₹6.34 lakh in Tamil Nadu, ₹6.40 lakh in Maharashtra, and ₹6.57 lakh in Karnataka.
What Indian buyers can expect
At present, these new European shades are not offered in Indian showrooms, where the motorcycle continues in its existing colour options. Kawasaki has not announced any immediate rollout of these international colours for India. For buyers shopping in this segment right now, the current model delivers a proven parallel-twin package, though value-conscious riders must weigh the premium pricing against the equipment list.
Are you planning to buy this midweight sportbike soon or waiting for updates?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 — the numbers
Price
₹5,74,000
Ex-showroom, pooled across the market
On-road, by city
On-road, as published for each city — road tax, insurance and registration included. Rounded to the nearest thousand. Your dealer's quote will still differ.
The detail
Safety(2)
Features(2)
Specifications(9)
Efficiency by fuel: Petrol Manual 26.3 kpl · 21 KM/L · 26.31 kmpl
Variants (1)
- Standard
Colours (2)
- Lime Green
- Metallic Carbon Gray
TT Score
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 delivers strong performance with 51.2 bhp in a lightweight 171 kg package, though its high estimated on-road pricing reaching ~₹6.57 lakh impacts overall value.
Who it suits
- Highway and weekend riders — Its 451.0 cc engine produces 51.2 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 43 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox for open-road cruising.
- Agility-focused sportbike buyers — A manageable 171 kg kerb weight and a narrow 730 mm width provide accessible handling in urban traffic.
Worth knowing
- · On-road costs are estimated to reach between ~₹6.17 lakh in Delhi and ~₹6.57 lakh in Karnataka against the ₹5.66 lakh to ₹5.76 lakh ex-showroom price.
- · Claimed fuel economy figures show significant divergence, ranging from 21 km/l to 26.31 kmpl.
- · The model is available in only a single Standard variant, offering no optional trim configurations.
Turbo Truth's own rating, weighed up from the published prices, specifications and owner ratings on this page — for an Indian buyer, against others in the same segment. It is not a road test: we have not ridden or driven this vehicle.
Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 23 Aug 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.
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