At EICMA 2023, Kawasaki is presenting the 500 cc range based on the new twin-cylinder engine. The naked Z500 and Z500 SE, as mentioned in a previous article, the Eliminator cruiser and the sporty Ninja. These are joined by the innovative Z 7 Hybrid, the naked sister of the Ninja Hybrid.
The Kawasaki Z 500 2024 is built around a new 35 kW twin-cylinder engine in a steel trellis frame.
The Ninja 500 shares the technical basis with the Z, i.e. the trellis frame and engine, as well as the two versions, standard and Special Edition (specific coloring and keyless system).
The Eliminator and Eliminator SE are the urban/cruiser versions of this platform, and will join the Vulcan 650 in the line-up.