Kawasaki has relaunched the 2026 Ninja 500 in India at ₹5.76 lakh (ex-showroom), ₹10,000 more than before. The headline change is E20 compliance — it now runs on petrol blended with up to 20% ethanol — plus the addition of the brand’s signature Lime Green shade. Everything else, including the engine and equipment, carries over unchanged, effectively resuming sales of the middleweight after a pause.
What’s new for 2026
This is a compliance-and-colour update rather than a redesign. The big one is E20 fuel compatibility, which is why the bike is back on sale. Kawasaki has also brought in the iconic Lime Green livery to align with its global supersport look. There are no other mechanical or visual changes.
Engine and hardware
The Ninja 500 keeps its 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin making 45 hp at 10,000 rpm and 42.6 Nm at 7,500 rpm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip/assist clutch. It sits on a trellis frame (like the flagship Ninja H2), weighs a light 157 kg, and runs telescopic forks up front with a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear.
Key specs
| Spec | 2026 Ninja 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹5.76 lakh | |
| Engine | 451cc parallel-twin | |
| Power / torque | 45 hp / 42.6 Nm | |
| Kerb weight | 157 kg | |
| Fuel | E20 compliant |
Where it sits
At ₹5.76 lakh, the Ninja 500 is an approachable, twin-cylinder entry into the middleweight sportbike space, rivalling the Aprilia RS 457 and sitting below pricier options like the Ninja 650. Its light weight and friendly power delivery make it as usable on the daily commute as it is on a weekend ride.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 price?
₹5.76 lakh (ex-showroom), which is ₹10,000 more than the previous model.
What changed on the 2026 Ninja 500?
It is now E20 fuel-compliant and gains the signature Lime Green colour. The 451cc engine, hardware and equipment are unchanged.
How much power does it make?
The 451cc parallel-twin produces 45 hp at 10,000 rpm and 42.6 Nm at 7,500 rpm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and slip/assist clutch.
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