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Kawasaki GPz 500S (EX 500R Ninja)
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Make Model |
Kawasaki GPz 500S (EX 500R Ninja) |
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Year |
1998 |
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Engine |
Liquid cooled, four stroke, parallel twin
cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
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Capacity |
498 |
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Bore x Stroke |
74 x 58 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
10.8:1 |
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Induction |
2x Keihin CVK34 |
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Ignition /
Starting |
Digital / electric |
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Max Power |
60 hp 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm (rear tyre 54.7 hp @
9500 rpm ) |
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Max Torque |
46 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
6 Speed / chain |
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Front Suspension |
36 mm Kayaba telescopic fork, 160mm wheel
travel. |
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Rear Suspension |
Single Kayaba damper, Uni-Trak with adjustable for spring preload,
100mm wheel travel. |
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Front Brakes |
2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers |
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Rear Brakes |
Single disc |
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Front Tyre |
110/70-17 |
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Rear Tyre |
130/70-17 |
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Dry-Weight |
176 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
18 Litres |
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Consumption average |
18.2 km/lit |
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Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 |
14.6 m / 39.9 n |
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Standing
¼ Mile |
12.5 sec / 164.8 km/h |
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Top Speed |
197.9 km/h |
First launched in 1987, the GPZ500S was Kawasaki's
attempt at a modern, lightweight sportsbike. Its parallel twin engine owes
much to the GPZ900R of 1984: in many ways, it resembles half a GPZ900R
engine. The chassis is dated, but is still capable of being hussled down a
fast back road or round a track. The suspension is too soft to offer truly
sporting performance, but the brakes work well if kept in good order, and
the relaxed steering geometry means predictable handling. In 1994, the
GPZ500 received a facelift. New bodywork gave a more up-to-date appearance,
while 43cm (17in) wheels allowed modern rubber to be fitted. Wider 37mm
(1.5in) front forks stiffened the chassis.
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