The Kawasaki GPZ500S / EX 500R Ninja is a motorcycle model that was produced between 2001 and 2002. It is powered by a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc. The engine features DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder, and has a compression ratio of 10.8:1. It is liquid-cooled and uses wet sump lubrication with semi-synthetic 10W/40 engine oil. The motorcycle’s induction system uses two Keihin CVK34 carburetors and the ignition system utilizes TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) and NGK DR9EA spark plugs.
The Kawasaki GPZ500S / EX 500R Ninja has a maximum power output of 60hp / 43.7 kW at 9800 rpm and a maximum torque of 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m at 8500 rpm. The motorcycle has a wet, multiple disc, cable-operated clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. It has an iron, double cradle frame and 38mm telescopic front forks with 130mm / 5.1 in of travel. The rear suspension is a swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload, with 100mm / 3.9 in of travel.
The front brakes consist of a single 270mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single disc. The motorcycle has a trail of 91mm / 3.5 in and a rake of 63 degrees. It has a length of 2095mm / 82.4 in, a width of 700mm / 30.3 in, and a height of 1160mm / 45.6 in. The wheelbase is 1435mm / 56.4 in and the seat height is 775mm / 30.5 in. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 176kg / 388lbs and a fuel capacity of 15.9 litres / 4.2 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja
| Year | 2001 – 02 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Induction | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Spark Plug | NGK, DR9EA |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 54.7 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Iron, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | 38mm Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Trail | 91 mm / 3.5 in |
| Front Tyre | 110/70- 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70 – 17 |
| Rake | 63 degrees |
| Trail | 91 mm / 3.5 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2095 mm / 82.4 in Width 700 mm / 30.3 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.4 in |
| Seat Hieght | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 176 kg / 388 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
