India, June 21 -- Kawasaki India has launched the updated version of the Ninja 500 in the country, at a price tag of Rs.5.76 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes the updated version of the motorcycle Rs.10,000 pricier than the outgoing model. The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 remains mechanically unchanged. However, it sports a new Kawasaki signature green paint, and the engine has been upgraded to E20 compliance. With the rising demand and sales of premium, high-performance motorcycles in India, Kawasaki is expecting to see a demand surge with the launch of this model.

Powering the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a 451 cc parallel-twin engine that is now E20 petrol compliant, a mixture of 20% ethanol with 80% petrol, available across India as standard f...