TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Kawasaki Z500 2025 (EE. UU.)

2025–2025 Z500 (2025) US

451 cc

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Key specifications

The essentials of this version at a glance.

3.7 US gal
Fuel tank capacity
✓
110/70R17 M/C 54H
Front tyre size
✓
150/60R17 M/C 66H
Rear tyre size
✓
10W-40
Engine oil viscosity
✓
2.11 US qt
Engine oil capacity with filter
✓
8.6 Ah
Battery capacity
✓
API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2
Engine oil specification
✓
permanent type of antifreeze
Coolant specification
✓
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Dimensions & Weights

Fuel tank capacity
3.7 US gal ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 28 Verification: Verified Open document
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Brakes

Brake fluid specification
DOT 4 ✓
La tabla del manual da DOT 3 o 4 para un freno y DOT 4 (o DOT 3) para el otro; se guarda el único líquido que admiten los dos.
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 28 Verification: Verified Open document
Front brake pad minimum thickness Límite de servicio del forro de la pastilla
0.04 in ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 167 Verification: Verified Open document
Rear brake pad minimum thickness Límite de servicio del forro de la pastilla
0.06 in ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 167 Verification: Verified Open document
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Wheels and tyres

Front tyre size
110/70R17 M/C 54H ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 28 Verification: Verified Open document
Rear tyre size
150/60R17 M/C 66H ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 28 Verification: Verified Open document
Front tyre pressure - normal load Neumáticos en frío
29.01 psi ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 173 Verification: Verified Open document
Rear tyre pressure - normal load Neumáticos en frío
32.63 psi ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 173 Verification: Verified Open document
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Motorcycle Specific

Drive chain slack minimum
0.79 in ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 162 Verification: Verified Open document
Drive chain slack maximum
1.18 in ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 162 Verification: Verified Open document
Rear axle torque
72.28 lb-ft ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 164 Verification: Verified Open document
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Engine & Fluids

Engine oil viscosity
10W-40 ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 26 Verification: Verified Open document
Engine oil specification
API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 26 Verification: Verified Open document
Engine oil capacity with filter Cambio de aceite sustituyendo el filtro
2.11 US qt ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 147 Verification: Verified Open document
Engine oil capacity without filter Cambio de aceite sin sustituir el filtro
1.69 US qt ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 147 Verification: Verified Open document
Coolant specification
permanent type of antifreeze ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 154 Verification: Verified Open document
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Filters & Service Parts

OEM spark plug reference
NGK LMAR9G ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 26 Verification: Verified Open document
Spark plug gap
0.03 – 0.03 in ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 26 Verification: Verified Open document
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Electrical & Battery

12 V battery nominal voltage
12 V ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 28 Verification: Verified Open document
Battery capacity
8.6 Ah ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 28 Verification: Verified Open document
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Torque Specifications

Engine oil drain plug torque
22.13 lb-ft ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 147 Verification: Verified Open document
Oil filter torque
12.91 lb-ft ✓
Sources and verification (1)
Primary source ✓ Official Publisher: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (portal de manuales pws.ktivs.net, libro electrónico) Document: Z500 – Manual del propietario (libro electrónico), EE. UU. en inglés (99814-0066-o6er500esf-us-en_ebook) Reference: 147 Verification: Verified Open document

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