Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in India and what buyers get

Kawasaki India has brought the latest Model Year 2027 Ninja 500 to the Indian market at an ex-showroom price of ₹5.76 lakh. The sports bike continues with a 451cc parallel-twin engine, six-speed manual gearbox and a familiar middleweight sports-bike layout, while buyers get a choice of two colours.

Ninja 500 price and city on-road numbers

The ex-showroom price is ₹5.76 lakh, but the final on-road amount varies by city because registration and other charges differ. Published figures put the Delhi on-road price at ₹6.55 lakh, while Mumbai and Pune are listed at ₹7.24 lakh. Bangalore and Hyderabad stand at ₹7.13 lakh, with Kolkata at ₹6.67 lakh.

Engine specs and hardware details

The 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin produces 51.2 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 43 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. It gets a six-speed manual transmission and an assist and slipper clutch. The claimed mileage is 26.3 kmpl, while owner-reported efficiency is listed at 21 kmpl. The fuel tank capacity is 14 litres.

• 451 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine
• 51.2 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 43 Nm at 7,500 rpm
• Six-speed manual transmission
• 171 kg kerb weight with 41mm telescopic front fork
• Dual-channel ABS with front and rear disc brakes

Colours and everyday hardware

The Ninja 500 is available in Lime Green and Metallic Carbon Gray. Its 785mm seat height is paired with an upright riding position, while the chassis uses a high-tensile steel trellis frame, a rear monoshock and alloy wheels. Tubeless tyres and self-start are also part of the published specification.

For buyers considering the Ninja 500, the key proposition remains its 451cc twin-cylinder engine, 171 kg kerb weight and middleweight sports-bike format. The current specification also includes BS6 Phase 2B compliance and a claimed top speed of 190 kmph.

What has your experience been with twin-cylinder bikes on Indian roads?