The Kawasaki EX500 Ninja (1999-01) motorcycle has a 498cc parallel twin cylinder engine with a four-stroke DOHC and four valves per cylinder. It has a liquid-cooled system and a compression ratio of 10.8:1, with a wet sump and semi-synthetic oil. The bike has an electric starter and can produce a maximum power of 60hp at 9800rpm, with a maximum torque of 46.1 Nm at 8500rpm. It uses a wet, multiple-disc cable-operated clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is an iron double cradle, and the suspension consists of 38mm telescopic forks at the front and a swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload at the rear. The front brake uses a single 270mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, and the rear brake uses a single disc. The dimensions are 2095mm in length, 700mm in width, and 1160mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1435mm and a seat height of 775mm. The dry weight is 176kg, and the fuel capacity is 15.9 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja
| Year | 1999 – 01 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
