Sprint Filter PM164S air filter
02 · Data & docs

The facts.

DescriptionThe whole story▼

The Z500 arrived for 2024 as the naked sister of the Ninja 500, but its air filter is older than either. PM164S covers the Ninja 400 and the Z400 from their 2018 models onward, and the code has gathered machines in the years since, from 250 cc sportbikes to the hybrids and the Eliminator. When the Z500 joined, it inherited an element with years of production behind it rather than a first-run part. That is the quiet advantage of a shared code: the shape is settled, and it stays in production as long as any of the thirteen machines on the list does.

Key Features

  • Woven polyester, one dry layer, rated at 80 µm and 5,050 l/m²/sec
  • Threads from ø 22 µm; the openings come from the weave, not from pressed pulp
  • 93.13 % of 100-micron particles retained, oiled cotton gauze 76.42 % in the same test
  • About twice the filtering area of other performance filters
  • Sits in the Z500's standard airbox exactly where the paper panel sat, no remap
  • Washed and refitted for the life of the bike; two years of warranty

Naked, same box

Removing the fairing changes a great deal for the rider and very little for the intake. The Z500 and the Ninja 500 breathe through the same housing, and the element on this page is identical for both. What differs is how they tend to be used. A naked bike leans towards town and short rides, where the engine spends much of its time at part throttle. In that use the woven medium's flow is held in reserve; what matters is that the restriction does not drift upwards between services.

What it does not do, and the other two

A drop-in filter does not make a standard Z500 noticeably stronger. The gain is a resistance that returns to its starting point at each cleaning and a panel that is washed rather than bought again. Sprint Filter also lists two other media for the Z500. The P14 nonwoven at 14 µm is the better choice where the bike is ridden in dusty air, at roughly three quarters of this panel's price. The F1-85 racing weave costs about two and a quarter times as much and only pays off with track use and frequent cleaning. For ordinary roads the woven panel is the one.

Care and cleaning

Compressed air does most of the work on PM164S: aim it at the clean face so the dirt leaves the way it came in, and keep the nozzle a little way back. Anything air will not shift comes off in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, rinsed until clear. Dry the element in moving air, never with a heat gun, radiator or flame, and refit it dry. The maintenance sheet is in the Downloads tab.

Fitment & Compatibility

Made for the standard airbox of the Kawasaki Z500 built from 2024 to 2026. The same element is listed for thirteen machines, among them the Ninja 500, Ninja 400 and Z400, the ZX-4R and ZX-4RR, the Ninja 250 and ZX-25R, the two hybrids, the Eliminator and the Bimota KB399. The complete list is in the Fitment tab.

DownloadsOwner's manual · brochure▼
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
  • Bimota KB399 (2026)
  • Kawasaki Ninja 250 (2018–2026)
  • Kawasaki ZX-25R (2020–2026)
  • Kawasaki EX 400 - Ninja 400 (2018–2026)
  • Kawasaki Z400 (2018–2026)
  • Kawasaki ZX-4R (2023–2026)
  • Kawasaki ZX4RR (2023–2026)
  • Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid (2024–2026)
  • Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid (2024–2026)
  • Kawasaki Eliminator (2024–2026)
  • Kawasaki EX 500 - Ninja 500 (2018–2026)
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024–2026)
  • Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2026)
  • Bimota KB399 (2026) · own page →
  • Kawasaki Eliminator 500 (2024–2026) · own page →
  • Kawasaki EX 500 - Ninja 500 (2018–2026) · own page →
  • Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid 450 (2024–2026) · own page →
  • Kawasaki Ninja 250 (2018–2026) · own page →
  • Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2026) · own page →
  • Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid 450 (2024–2026) · own page →
  • Kawasaki Z400 (2018–2026) · own page →
  • Kawasaki ZX-4 RR (2023–2026) · own page →
  • Kawasaki ZX-4R 400 (2023–2026) · own page →
  • Kawasaki ZX-25R (2020–2026) · own page →
07 · Support

Questions, one topic at a time.

Estimate your shipping

Get the real shipping cost for this item to your address — the same rates as checkout.

Pick your countrySame rates as checkout

Choose a destination and hit Estimate — we fetch the live rates for this item.

How long does delivery take?

We’re based in Germany. Standard delivery goes by DHL and national postal services and takes about 2–5 days within Germany, 1–2 weeks within the EU and 2–6 weeks outside the EU. Need it sooner? Express delivery reaches most of the world within a few days — just choose it at checkout where available.

How much does shipping cost?

Your exact shipping cost is calculated by destination and weight and shown at checkout before you pay — no hidden fees. Express delivery is selectable at checkout where available.

Do you ship to my country?

Yes, we ship to over 130 countries. Prices, taxes and delivery times for your destination are calculated automatically at checkout.

Will I have to pay customs or import duties?

Within the EU, no — our prices already include all duties and EU VAT. For deliveries outside the EU (e.g. Switzerland, the UK or the USA), your order may be subject to import duties and taxes set by your country. These are collected by the carrier when your parcel arrives, aren’t included in our prices, and are outside our control.

How can I track my order?

As soon as your parcel ships we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

What if an item is out of stock?

On out-of-stock items you can request a delivery time or leave your email to be notified the moment it returns — just use the notification box on the product.

Didn’t find your answer?

Our team will personally help you choose the right gear or part — around 24h for a reply.

08 · Paddock

Before you go.

Trending in the paddockHover pauses
A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00A.Marquez73 V3 TC-2 Ale...€949,00Márquez Motegi5 TC-6€949,00Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Rep...€949,00Valion TC-1 Red / Grey€899,00
Join the paddock — drops & deals, no noise.