Kawasaki Ninja 500R Tire Size
The Kawasaki Ninja 500R (498cc) takes a 110/70-17 front tire and a 130/70-17 rear tire.
Key takeaways
- Front tire: 110/70-17.
- Rear tire: 130/70-17.
- Any tire made in the same size fits - shop across brands on price and grip.
- Covers 2007-2010 (size changed across years - see table).
Buy tires for your Kawasaki Ninja 500R
These are the OEM sizes. Any tire made in the same size fits the rim - so you can shop across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and more) on price, grip, and mileage. Replace front and rear as a matched set where you can.
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Kawasaki Ninja 500R tire sizes by year
| Years | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | 110/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
| 2008 | 110/70-17 | 130/70-x17 |
| 2007 | 110/70-x17 | 130/70-x17 |
Frequently asked
What size tires does a Kawasaki Ninja 500R take?
The Kawasaki Ninja 500R takes a 110/70-17 front tire and a 130/70-17 rear tire. See the by-year table for other years.
Can I fit a different brand of tire on a Kawasaki Ninja 500R?
Yes - any tire made in the same size fits the rim, so you can choose across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and others) on price, grip, and mileage. Keep front and rear a matched pair where you can.
More parts for your Kawasaki Ninja 500R
We cover the other consumables for your machine too - the exact fit, cited, in one place.