At EICMA 2023, Kawasaki presents the 500 cc range based on the new two-cylinder engine. The naked Z500 and Z500 SE as previously mentioned in an earlier article, the Eliminator cruiser, and the sporty Ninja. To these is added the innovative Z 7 Hybrid, the naked sister of the Ninja Hybrid.
The 2024 Kawasaki Z 500 is built around a new 35 kW two-cylinder engine in a steel trellis frame.
The Ninja 500 shares the technical base with the Z, meaning the trellis frame and the engine, as well as the two versions, standard and Special Edition (specific coloration and keyless system).
The Eliminator and Eliminator SE are the urban/cruiser versions of this platform, and will join the Vulcan 650 in the lineup.
