Kawasaki Ninja 500R (2005-06)

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The Kawasaki Ninja 500R (2005-06) is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc. It has a liquid cooling system with a compression ratio of 10.8:1 and is lubricated with semi-synthetic, 10W/40 engine oil. It uses 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetors and TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) for ignition with NGK DR9EA spark plugs. The maximum power of the bike is 60 hp at 9800 rpm with a maximum torque of 46.1 Nm at 8500 rpm. The clutch is a wet, multiple disc type, and is cable operated. The transmission has 6 speeds with final drive by chain. The double cradle frame is made of iron and it uses a telescopic fork for the front suspension along with a single shock for the rear. It has a single 270mm disc and 2-piston caliper for the front brake along with a single disc for the rear brake. The front tire is 110/70 -17 and the rear is 130/70 – 17. The seat height is 775 mm with a dry weight of 176 kg and a fuel capacity of 15.9 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja

Year: 2005 – 06


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

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