2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRT vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRT 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRT

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
38 kW / 51 hp @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
170 kg / 375 lbs
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20242026
Make ModelKawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRTYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm / 30.9 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1374 mm / 54.1 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height1120 mm / 44.1 in1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length1994 mm / 78.5 in2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width729 mm / 28.7 in724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)156-
Wet Weight (kg)170 189
Dry Weight156 kg / 344 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight170 kg / 375 lbs189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power38 kW / 51 hp @ 10000 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement451 cc /.27.5 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke70 x 58.6 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio11.3:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5Euro 5
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionDFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodiesFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advanceTCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, with assist and slipper functionMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveSealed chainChain
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steelA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - Front41mm Hydraulic telescopic forkTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearLinkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable KYB shockLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake24.5°24°
Trail90 mm / 3.6 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Tyres - Front110/70 R17120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear150/60 R17180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R