The Kawasaki Ninja 500R is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine and a capacity of 498cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.8:1 and uses semi-synthetic, 10W/40 engine oil. The bike features a 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor induction and TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) ignition with NGK DR9EA spark plugs. It can start via electric ignition and has a maximum power of 60 hp (43.7 kW) at 9800 rpm. The clutch is wet and multiple discs with a cable operated transmission of six speeds. It has a front suspension with telescoping forks and a front wheel travel of 130mm (5.1 in), while the rear suspension has a swinging arm with a single shock adjustable for spring preload and a wheel travel of 100mm (3.9 in). Its front brake is a single 270mm disc with a two-piston caliper and a rear brake with a single disc. The Kawasaki Ninja 500R has a weight of 176 kg (388 lbs) and a fuel capacity of 15.9 L (4.2 US gal), with dimensions of 2095mm (82.4 in) in length, 700mm (30.3 in) in width, and 1160mm (45.6 in) in height. Its wheelbase is measured at 1435mm (56.4 in), while its seat height is 775mm (30.5 in).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja
| Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
