The 2024 Kawasaki Z500 is an anticipated update to Kawasaki’s line of entry-level motorcycles, replacing the Z400. Here’s a summary of the key features and updates for the Z500:

1. **Engine and Performance**: The Z500 will feature a larger 451cc twin engine, derived from the existing 399cc engine. This engine is also used in the Kawasaki Eliminator cruiser and as the internal combustion engine in the Ninja 7 Hybrid and Z7 Hybrid. The additional capacity is expected to enhance torque and low-down pull, rather than significantly increasing peak power. In European markets, it will be A2-license compliant, which limits the power output to 48 hp with a restricted power-to-weight ratio.

2. **Design and Aesthetics**: The Z500 will have revised styling to distinguish it from the Z400, including a new LED headlight shared with the Z7 Hybrid, sharper bodywork, and a redesigned front fender. It will retain the same 30.9-inch seat height as the Z400 but will feature a new, flatter seat shape.

3. **Frame and Suspension**: It will carry over much of its design from the Ninja 400 and Z400, including the steel trellis frame, suspension, and major components like the fuel tank. The Z500 adds redesigned ducts on the sides of the tank and a more compact nose cowl.

4. **Technology Upgrades**: The 2024 model will feature a TFT display and a USB-C charging port, replacing the standard USB outlet found on the 400cc versions.

5. **Variants and Colors**: The Z500 will be available in regular and SE variants. The Z500 SE will offer color options like Candy Persimmon Red/Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray or Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray, and additional features like a two-piece lower fairing. The regular Z500 will be available in Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray.

6. **Pricing**: While specific pricing for the Z500 is not confirmed yet, it’s expected not to significantly exceed the pricing of the current Z400, which is around $7263.

This overview should provide a good sense of what to expect from the 2024 Kawasaki Z500. However, detailed performance reviews and more comprehensive specifications might become available closer to its release.

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