# Kawasaki Ninja 500 — Latest News & Updates 2026

> All news, price revisions, and new variant launches for Kawasaki Ninja 500.

Source: https://indianautoforum.com/bikes/kawasaki/ninja-500/news

**February 2024 - India Launch**
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 launched in India at Rs 5,24,000 ex-showroom - identical to the Ninja 400 it replaced. Arriving as a CBU import from Japan, the bike offered a larger 451cc parallel-twin engine in the same Ninja package at the same price. Initial reception was strong, with Kawasaki reporting healthy early bookings across its dealer network.

**January 2025-2025 Model Year Update**
Kawasaki India launched the 2025 Ninja 500 at Rs 5,29,000 ex-showroom - a Rs 5,000 increase over the 2024 introductory price. The update brought revised graphics on the Metallic Carbon Grey colourway while keeping the mechanical specification unchanged.

**2025 - Ninja 400 Officially Discontinued**
Kawasaki India formally discontinued the Ninja 400, consolidating the brand's presence in this displacement class around the Ninja 500. This ended a nearly decade-long run for the Ninja 400 as the benchmark in the segment and confirmed Kawasaki's long-term commitment to the Ninja 500 platform.

**January 2026 - Price Revised to Rs 5,66,000**
The Ninja 500's ex-showroom price was revised upward to Rs 5,66,000 - a Rs 37,000 increase from the 2025 price. Kawasaki India simultaneously launched a Rs 17,000 cashback offer, partially offsetting the increase. The mechanical specification and colour options remain unchanged from the 2025 model.

The Kawasaki Z500 - the naked version of the same 451cc parallel-twin platform - is expected to launch in India in 2026 at a price slightly below the Ninja 500.

## Updates
- 2026-05: Kawasaki India confirmed the KLE500 adventure bike for an India launch in 2026 - the first adventure offering from Kawasaki India powered by the same 451cc parallel-twin engine as the Ninja 500, with off-road capable hardware.
- 2026-02: Kawasaki India announced a Rs 17,000 cashback offer on the Ninja 500, effectively bringing the ex-showroom price down to Rs 5,49,000. The offer was valid until February 28, 2026.
- 2026-01: The Kawasaki Ninja 500 ex-showroom price was revised to Rs 5,66,000 across India for the 2026 calendar year, a Rs 37,000 increase from the 2025 model year price of Rs 5,29,000.
- 2025-09: Kawasaki India officially discontinued the Ninja 400, with the Ninja 500 now the sole mid-displacement Kawasaki sportsbike in India, consolidating the brand's lineup around the 451cc parallel-twin platform.
- 2025-04: The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 was launched in India on April 21, 2025 at Rs 5,29,000 ex-showroom - a Rs 5,000 increase over the 2024 introductory price - with revised graphics on the Metallic Carbon Grey colourway and no mechanical changes.
- 2024-02: The Kawasaki Ninja 500 was launched in India in February 2024 at Rs 5,24,000 ex-showroom, replacing the Ninja 400 at the same price while upgrading to a 451cc parallel-twin engine producing 45.4 PS and 42.6 Nm.

For ongoing Kawasaki Ninja 500 news, watch Kawasaki India's official website and social channels for mid-year colour or graphics announcements (typically March - June), Z500 India launch confirmation, and any dealer-level promotional offer changes. Indian AutoForum publishes all significant Kawasaki India updates as they happen. If you are considering buying the Ninja 500 and waiting for a price drop or new colour, the pattern of annual model year updates suggests any significant change would come in Q1 of the following calendar year.

## FAQs

**When did the Kawasaki Ninja 500 launch in India?**
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 was officially launched in India in February 2024 at an introductory price of Rs 5,24,000 ex-showroom. It replaced the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and arrived with a larger 451cc parallel-twin engine at the same launch price as its predecessor.

**What is the latest price of the Kawasaki Ninja 500 in India?**
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is priced at Rs 5,66,000 ex-showroom - revised upward from Rs 5,29,000 in the 2025 model year. Kawasaki India is currently offering a Rs 17,000 cashback voucher, bringing the effective purchase price down to approximately Rs 5,49,000.

**Is a new variant or colour of the Kawasaki Ninja 500 expected soon?**
No new variant or additional colour has been officially announced for the Ninja 500 in India as of 2026. The Kawasaki Z500 (naked sibling on the same 451cc platform) is expected to launch in India in 2026, likely at a price slightly below the Ninja 500.

**Was the Kawasaki Ninja 400 discontinued after the Ninja 500 launch?**
Yes - Kawasaki India officially discontinued the Ninja 400 after the Ninja 500 launched. The Ninja 500 is now the sole Kawasaki offering in the mid-displacement sportsbike category, replacing the Ninja 400 which had been the segment benchmark for nearly a decade.

## More
- [Overview](/bikes/kawasaki/ninja-500)
- [Variants & Prices](/bikes/kawasaki/ninja-500/variants)