2024+ Kawasaki Ninja 500 On the Dyno: Raw Power by TST Industries

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When Kawasaki first announced their new 451cc Parallel Twin motor, we couldn't wait to get our hands on one for some testing. Using our Ninja 400 WORX platform, we knew that the new Ninja 500 would be just as robust and welcoming to aftermarket support but, where does this stack against the 400? Stay tuned to find out!
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[@SatanicMechanic-666]

I’m sold & will be purchasing a ‘24 Ninja 500 non ABS in “metallic spark black “ @$5399 MSRP plus fees & tax still that’s a GREAT deal for an “everyday” sport bike! I’m 42 & definitely not a beginner but I think this a motorcycle than people of all ages can enjoy!

[@GhadSpeed]

Had mines for less than a week already at 350 miles lol

[@aluisious]

I'm looking hard at the Z500. Was thinking about the new MT09SP but they're going to be a pain to find and the dealers in Northern California will try to rip me off with markups. Plus the Z is 60 pounds lighter and less than half the price. I already have a Multistrada 1200 if I want to go fast or far, I'd just like something light to chase around in the mountains.

[@mixedmarksman5873]

Can't beat the kawasakis my favorite

[@MrWhiteTank]

I’m sure it would be super fun on a track too. 😉

[@JDeezle21]

​@@aluisious Def go with the Z

[@secondarygrind56]

I have had the bike since march and have put around 1,100 miles on it. This bike is definitely worth it.

[@GhadSpeed]

had mines for 2 months, i put on 4,000 miles already lol. cant get enough of it.

[@thomasr.bartonjd7815]

Excellent dyno work, excellent presentation and excellent closeups of speed on the dash as the revs built to redline in each gear. Can't wait to see the mods and how they affect this great looking and smooth revving motor. Cheers. Safe riding, everybody.

[@TSTindustries]

Thanks for the support and the view!

[@Kingepticon]

I’m looking at picking one of these up. It’ll be my 6th bike. I had a 300 about a decade ago that was incredibly fun to ride.

[@wmason1961]

I bought a new Z500 last week. Loving it. The only thing it needs IMO is a peg lowering kit. I'm old. Comfort matters.

[@dancarlos1216]

Amazing video and detail, wish you could do this with every new bike out there.

[@TSTindustries]

As we continue to grow, we absolutely can.

[@sticknbox6157]

Looks clean and like that color scheme

[@jeffh278]

Hell of a starter track bike. I will be back in the market next year and may have to grab one

[@TSTindustries]

This or a used, semi-built 400 and you will have a ton of fun.

[@Qrides]

Hell yea!!! I love my 500 so far put about 1000 miles on it and I love it. Can’t wait to get a flash tune for it thanks tat great video

[@rolanmcdolan2518]

How much sec is the 0 to 100?

[@battlefire7854]

0-100 kph??

[@rolanmcdolan2518]

@@battlefire7854 yes

[@weprayforcars7]

you already put a 1000 miles on it?? my gosh

[@Qrides]

@@weprayforcars7 yea I know right I’ve had it for less then a month love it

[@steventhagod92]

When I had my ninja 400. I dropped around 30 pounds. Went with aluminum sprockets. Lighter chain. Rear break assembly and reservoir delete. Even the disk delete. Lighter battery , no seat cushion. Put lighter rims on. Full system sc project SC1M exhaust. Block off plates , removed airbox and used a carbon fiber one. Lighter. Removed the signal lights. Velocity stacks , tune. I got it to 53HP. Now with 30 pounds less weight and all that unsprung weight difference and me weighing only 135 with gear on. 125 without. I was surprising alot of people. My 0-60 was 3.8 - 4.0 My 0-100 was 9 flat give or take. My 0-126 max speed was under 25 seconds. This ninja 500 will be able to do it quicker. Can't wait to build it and post results

[@thoughtsfromaidiot5928]

I dropped 85lbs

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Where did you source the wheels? Forged or CF?

[@steventhagod92]

@@exothermal.sprocket Norton Motorsports Forged rims $3000

[@steventhagod92]

@@exothermal.sprocket Norton Motorsports basically has everything you need to build your Ninja 400. Also TST industries. Both of them have everything you need to build your bike

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@steventhagod92 Good gracious they developed a heap of stuff for the N400 platform, I hope they do just as much for the N500.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The results 2WDW has gotten with this bike are pretty significant. It puts down more power than the old EX500 Ninja from years back, but doing it with 47cc less. I'm guessing some developed velocity stacks would aid the top end on this, without much of a penalty down lower.

[@TSTindustries]

We have developed our own tune for this and currently offer it as a standalone product or in our WORX pack. Which would include our velocity stacks, our tune, and more. tstindustries.com/tst-worx-pack-kawasaki-ninja-500-2024.html

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@TSTindustries Cool thanks!

[@LiterFreedom]

Seems like a great beginner bike that you can keep for longer than the older Ninja 400! Other than the 500 name, this seems like a great bike. Great explanation on the dyno too. Thank you!

[@TSTindustries]

Thanks for the feedback and the view!

[@user-bo6sw3re5q]

Will be getting this bike in 3 weeks this video definitely solidifies the decision I made!!

[@fivespeed3026]

I love that color scheme.

[@TSTindustries]

It is pretty sharp! -TST

[@Shakysugar]

so do cops :(

[@MrDeepseadweller]

I’m picking one up for my partner in about 2 hours. I ride an MT-10SP but am looking forward to tooling around on the 500 too.

[@TSTindustries]

You may find yourself having a lot more fun than you think!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Hit up a bunch of curves. Can't compensate handling with horsepower. Add lightness.

[@DumbTheories]

Awesome guys! Will you be coming out with a fender eliminator that allows use of the stock blinkers?

[@TSTindustries]

No at this time. We do offer a Rear Pod Turn Signal Kit but no mounts for the OEM signals. -TST

[@levelupwithsam]

I wish I had a track nearby to take my 2024 N500 SE.

[@the404man]

Have you noticed any burping back through the intake/throttle body/air box on the new 2024 ninja 500? Mine burps when blipping the throttle sometimes, and sometimes it even makes the engine turn off.. Was hoping you would know of some sort of problem with these doing that.. As we know this could be a intake valve problem.. But i seem to think this couldnt be the issue, being the bike is brand new, and to note, it did it first time i touched the throttle at the dealership, the sales man told me, its because the bike wasn't warmed up yet, well it does it randomly even after its fully warmed up.. sure hope you know what this could be other than a valve adjustment problem.. Thanks

[@c22tch]

The previous gen Ninja 400's that were bored out to 451cc were making around 60 hp to the wheel with headwork, exhaust and tune. The Superbike spec Ninja 400's ( also bored out to 451cc ) were in the mid to upper 60 hp range. The jury is still out if this bike makes those figures but it reminds me of when Suzuki increased the Hayabusa engine size to 1340cc because most customers and drag bike shops were already doing that.

[@aluisious]

It won't make those figures because this got another 6.8mm of stroke, the bore is the same. Those power figures you're talking about are coming from high RPMs and the wide bore. Long stroke is done for low end torque. It will not rev up as high because the piston speeds would be higher.

[@Tapport]

I really appreciate how you broke the numbers down. People just latch onto the biggest numbers on these charts, but there's so much more relevant info about how a bike feels day-to-day in the lower end of the revs. Super excited to see what's coming for this bad boy in the future.

[@TSTindustries]

Thanks for the feedback and the view! It’s an awesome base platform with a ton of potential. -TST

[@aluisious]

The thing with that torque peaking at 7k is it's going to feel like it's running out of breath when you try to rev it out, and if you shift at 7k, you'll be going slower than if you were on the 400 revving out to 10k. Around town usability, absolutely. Ripping up the canyons or a racetrack? Not as it is stock.

[@andyboulais8754]

Great job! Thanks for posting. Would you happen to know if any full aftermarket exhaust that bolts to the 400 will fit the 500?

[@TSTindustries]

Most of the exhausts we’ve tested are all bolt-on replacements from the 400 to the 500. -TST

[@the404man]

Was noticing the ninja 400 has a 41/14 final reduction ratio while the 500 has a 43/14 with all other gearing being the same 1st - 6th.. Remember watching your videos before i found this out, so now im back to ask, how much would the split between these two effect the dyno numbers? and would the 500 make less power if you put a 41/14 on it, im looking for lower rpm while at hwy speeds, wanting around 4000rpm at 70mph, right now, i can only go 45mph at 4000rpm which is the only speed i can manage 70 to 80mpg, at 70mph im only getting 40 to 50mpg and the engine sounds like its revved to the moon.. idk the rpm as i hardly ever go there! Maybe i can even go to a 41/15? thanks 😀

[@orishaphotos481]

Listen. I bought this bike last week. she's a beast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got the eliminator kit and turn signals!!!!!!! awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! faaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@waffles1567]

Why does the dash look different, much perfer the other ones on the 636 and 650. Think they are on the zx10 and z650 too

[@RobertMorgan]

The KRT edition of this machine has a similar TFT to the ZX models.

[@aniruddhavispute]

Will you be getting the Aprilia RS457 for dyno? I've booked the bike and will be waiting to see how much potential that bike has with an exhaust, velocity stacks and an air filter.

[@TSTindustries]

If we're able to get that bike in-house and the demand calls for it, we can explore tuning options but it's not on our immediate project queue. -TST

[@mihalyesztergalyos4624]

please do it

[@naterice482]

So I’m thinking about getting one for street use and occasional trips to work which would be going on the highway, so how is this bike at highway speeds?

[@TSTindustries]

We filmed and released our First Ride Review and in that video, we took it on the highway. This revised motor has a little more grunt that can help in highway settings but it's still a smaller displacement motor and a fairly lightweight bike so you can definitely feel the wind quite a bit.

[@dhess34]

Let's gooooo! I have the TST Fender Eliminator and sequential tail lights installed, I'm just waiting for the performance mods to get listed!

[@johnharris3335]

Would be a great beginning bike!

[@Hpro1i]

Great! Waiting for the results also after the tune!

[@TSTindustries]

I heard through the grapevine we’re seeing 58+hp but more on that in the future video. 😉 -TST

[@dsrstudios9505]

This is how you break in a new ninja 500 at 300 miles!!

[@douglas7260]

Does the ninja 500 have same chassis/parts as the 400? I built 2 ninja 400 race bikes. Curious if ninja 400 parts work on the 500? QT throttle, rearsets, etc.

[@TSTindustries]

@@douglas7260there are a vast list of parts that will transfer over with no issues but we don’t have a full list. If you take a look at our category for that 500, you can see many of the parts cross over from the 500 like exhausts, velocity stacks, wheel spacers, captive chain adjusters, etc… Rearsets also cross over. tstindustries.com/kawasaki-ninja-500-2024/

[@bfarm44]

I’m just waiting I have a list of parts I need from you

[@TSTindustries]

We have a list of parts available on our website too! Our WORX performance products will be available shortly.

[@jackboudreaux5883]

Seems like the hp and torque is lower up to 5200 rpm, would this be someting to think about if you will ride it like a grandpa which i am. I will be new to riding a sport bike. Also what's the purpose of the line at 8k rpm, does it have a meaning?

[@irocss85]

That line is just what happened to be where his cursor was sitting at the moment.

[@Astrothunderkat]

Only ridden dirtbikes and 3 wheelers, are all streetbikes reverse shift pattern? as in 1up N 2,3,4 ETC down?!

[@TSTindustries]

Nope, but many have that option from the factory or with aftermarket rearsets. It’s considered GP shift and is very common in the race scene.

[@orionmobile6545]

I had hard choice between ninja 500 and cfmoto 450. Which one do you think better for beginner bike? My previous bike was 200cc. I was planning to buy 1000 or zx6. But first i think im not ready for superbike. Because i only had 2 year riding experience with my 200cc bike. Im planning to use 500cc bike for 3 years and upgrade into 600 or 1000

[@aluisious]

I'm looking at both as well and I have 18 years of experience and ride a Multistrada 1200. The Z is probably going to be a better bike. Kawasaki has been in this segment for decades, you can bet this bike will be the product of all those years of refinement. The CFMOTO has the 270 crank sound and...that's probably it.

[@efremendez]

Stay away from cfmoto I had 300SS bran new and had 2 electronics problems 1st month I owned it.

[@JoseMedina-jp3yc]

I want to see the comparison with the kawasaki zx4rr.

[@TSTindustries]

At this time, our ZX4RR is heavily modified so we can’t do an exact comparison stock to stock but maybe we can locate another local model to possibly get this done.

[@hmmh785]

@TSTindustries you test Ninja 7 Hybrid ?

[@TSTindustries]

Not at this time.

[@joek81981]

Is the piston the same size around, just deeper stroke? Is that why the redline is lowered? And you guys say you're gonna lift that some, is that correct?

[@RobertMorgan]

I'm like why does this cockpit look WAY different than my 2024 Ninja 500, oh right, I have the KRT Edition. Not for any performance reasons, I just wanted it in a bright color.

[@marcusvoss1138]

What’s the difference

[@Myrussell67]

Gp shift!!

[@tubuskan4348]

And if I’m not wrong when I bought mine it’s had a 85% power limit til I hit 600miles… is yours the same?

[@TSTindustries]

That was not the case with ours. Are you in the US?

[@mrinjen9519]

@@TSTindustriesi’m in the US and i’m limited to 12000 rpms until 600 miles

[@tubuskan4348]

@@TSTindustries I am

[@tubuskan4348]

@@TSTindustries also any chance y’all could confirm if slip on exhaust for the ninja 400 are compatible with the 500? Would be appreciated

[@TSTindustries]

@@tubuskan4348 the ones we’ve tested are. (Yoshimura and Graves)

[@revmatchproductions]

Okay, the red looks 🔥 but honestly the CBR500 looks soooo much better, imo

[@davidvusich1603]

The cbr500 is heavier by 100 lbs and makes less power and costs significantly more

[@RobertMorgan]

Go take a look at the KRT Edition of this in Team Green...

[@Josh-cw8by]

The CBR500r can't touch the Ninja in regards to performance.

[@johnroy2377]

I cant tell if the speed was in kmh or mph.

[@TSTindustries]

MPH

[@AdventureBert]

Do you guys offer tunes for 22up Cb500 bikes?

[@TSTindustries]

No, not at this time. -TST

[@user-nt7pt3dw9m]

They aren’t 1 down 5 up?

[@richm7471]

Yes they are. I have the red 500

[@TSTindustries]

Yes they are but we switched our model to GP Shift.

[@GKB.official]

Is there mapping for it yet?

[@TSTindustries]

We have several tunes already developed and more being worked on as we speak/write. -BR

[@mociczyczki]

ok now i know everything 👌🏻 its way stronger in lowand modrange rpm than n400 at topend depsite paper sugest the same power according to ypur dyno also almost 10% more power🤔🤷🏻‍♂️ …. tire pressure the same ? those graphs are power at engine not at whell ?and corection factor always the same ? assuming yes than on track if on n500 ypu are on 7 k rpmtake of corner than pn n400 ypu need to be almsot at 9 k rpm for take off the same fast so assuming similar gearing 1 or even 2 gear lower n400 must be 👌🏻if on specified corner on n500 you can use more than 8 k rpm on takeoff at full throtle phase cos grip be enough at this point n 400 be slower ☕️

[@bfarm44]

Honda has been calling many bikes a 500 for a while but it’s 471cc

[@antoniobaak146]

the torque is half on mine ninja 650. got 63 torque and 69.5 hp

[@jackboudreaux5883]

I think its 63 nm of torque not ft-lb.

[@efremendez]

Yeah but 50lbs heavier yours is

[@Strungrat]

Not for me, but it does look like a nice upgrade from the 400.

[@NiNDASHi]

dissapointed in the sound, it sounds like a 125cc

[@rolanddiaz1974]

How much fokkkking top speed

[@TSTindustries]

If you watch the video, specifically at @2:18, you can see the top speed is 119mph. -TST

[@BabyMikeVenom]

The only reason I'm getting this bike is because the price. 100$ a month won't break the bank. Any bike that I want, over 7k. Oh yeah they made this bike for the I wanna go slow denomination. Sounds like a 4 stroke dirt bike.

[@TSTindustries]

You will enjoy it until you don’t but you can’t beat the price point of the base model.

[@johnnytran800]

Plus full coverage

[@christosswc]

I reckon the "rest of the world" version that's A2 compliant is a very different story to this. At least all the initial complaints coming from the US market about having the same power as the 400 turned out false, they did allow the engine to rev freely and get that extra power.

[@kushpaladin]

my R3 will smoke it

[@mociczyczki]

stock ? 0 chance 👌🏻☕️

[@GhadSpeed]

lol not even in the next life buddy

[@efremendez]

You should try stand up

[@devilsonu6017]

😂my pulser 125 speed 120 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lunaticocebu1837]

its mph not kph HAHA

[@AST4EVER]

i really don't understand the point of Kawasaki..🤷🏻 they say it makes only 45bhp but every other dyno proves otherwise 🤌 why..?? why is Kawasaki lying about it's *MORE* horsepower..??

[@mociczyczki]

maybe they use hole in law which adont precise power at whell or crank 😉🤷🏻‍♂️ if law dont precise this than they can frellly setup bike for specified power on paper on whell at specified speed (what probabaly even more likely dont precise )= stronger 45 hp or at crank = weaker 45 hp 👌🏻

[@RobertMorgan]

For insurance and legal. In some countries your license is based off the horsepower, they lie DOWN you get a 'legal' bike with more power.

[@Spaceinvaderzim]

Toooooo small really weak power

[@TSTindustries]

That's subjective but we appreciate your feedback! -TST

[@dhess34]

Typical smoothbrain. Go play with your Harley.