Kawasaki Z500SE 2025

Kawasaki Z500SE

ALL EYES ON YOU

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£5,499 + OTR £6,049
Specs451cc · full specification
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4 Years warrantyManufacturer backed

Why the Z500SE

5 highlights
01 Kawasaki Z500SE — Assist & Slipper Clutch

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Kawasaki’s Assist & Slipper Clutch results in a light clutch pull for even more rider-friendly and manageable riding in everyday situations, and reduced skipping and hopping from the rear for better sport riding and added confidence.

02 Kawasaki Z500SE — Latest-Design Z “Face”

Latest-Design Z “Face”

The Z500’s “face” is based around a newly designed triple headlight unit, enveloped by a sharp front cowl to give it an intense look.

03 Kawasaki Z500SE — Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity

Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity

Both the full LCD instrument panel on the standard models and the TFT display on the SE models offer smartphone connectivity, enabling riders to connect with their machines to enjoy display notifications, riding logs, and community features.

04 Kawasaki Z500SE — Ergonomics for Control

Ergonomics for Control

Relaxed rider triangle accommodates a wide range of rider sizes and riding situations, contributing to its rider friendly character. The relatively upright riding position and wide handlebar put the rider in the ideal position for active control, facilitating dynamic, sporty riding

05 Kawasaki Z500SE — Powerful, Rider-Friendly 451 cm3 Parallel-Twin Eng

Powerful, Rider-Friendly 451 cm3 Parallel-Twin Eng

Ample power from the 451 cm3 engine is available through the entire rpm range to make it easy for riders to use, no matter what kind of riding they are doing, from low-end power for accelerating off the line in the city to top-end revs for riding on the highway. The engine in the new Z500 is up the task, no matter what it may be.

Colours

4 finishes
Kawasaki Z500SE in Candy Persimmon Red / Metallic Flat Spark Black / Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray
Candy Persimmon Red / Metallic Flat Spark Black / Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray
Kawasaki Z500SE in Candy Lime Green / Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray
Candy Lime Green / Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray
Kawasaki Z500SE in Red Performance Edition
Red Performance Edition + £750
Kawasaki Z500SE in Green Performance Edition
Green Performance Edition + £750

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About the Z500SE

All eyes are on you when riding the all-new Z500SE ABS supernaked. With distinctive bodywork and a powerful 451cc engine, this aggressively styled streetfighter is for those who are not afraid to be seen.
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  • 4 Years warranty

Specification

Engine

ENGINE TYPE Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
DISPLACEMENT 451 cm³
BORE X STROKE 70 x 58.6 mm
COMPRESSION RATION 11.3:1
RATED OUTPUT 33.4 kW {45.4 PS} / 9,000 rpm
MAX. TORQUE 42.6 N•m {4.3 kgf•m} /
LUBRICATION Forced lubrication, wet sump
FUEL SUPPL 14 litres
CERTIFICATION Euro 5
CLUTCH Wet multi-disc
GEARBOX 6 Speed
FINAL DRIVE Chain
STARTING Electric
PRIMARY DRIVE 2.029 (69/34)

Chassis

FRAME Trellis, high-tensile steel
FRONT SUSPENSION ø41 mm telescopic fork
FRONT BRAKE Semi-floating single disc, balanced actuation dual-piston caliper
REAR SUSPENSION Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload
REAR BRAKE Single disc, dual piston caliper.
FRONT TYRE 110/70R17M/C 54H
REAR TYRE 150/60R17M/C 66H

Dimensions

GROUND CLEARANCE 145 mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT 171
WHEELBASE 1,375 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 785 mm

On the road price

OTR payment required

Price breakdown

Basic price £5,499.00
OTR charges £191.00
On the road total £5,690.00
“On the road” (OTR) costs £191.00 refer to the additional fees and taxes you pay on top of the bikes's basic price to make it legally road-ready this varies by brand. This includes registration fees, road tax, “pre delivery inspection” (PDI) and delivery costs to dealership.

The OTR price ensures you have everything needed to ride the bike away from the dealership legally, excluding insurance. *OTR charges may vary depending on the dealer’s geographic location and associated setup costs

- Pre registered vehicles road fund licence as already been deducted from the OTR.
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