The Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja was a motorcycle model produced between 1987 and 88. It was powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 498cc and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. The engine was equipped with a wet sump lubrication system and paired with a six-speed transmission, which drove the rear wheel through a chain drive. The bike’s frame was made of iron and featured a double cradle design.
The front suspension comprised 38mm telescopic forks, and the rear suspension was a swinging arm with a single shock that was adjustable for spring preload. The front brakes were a single 270mm disc with a dual-piston caliper, and the rear brakes were a 160mm drum. The bike’s wheelbase measured 1435mm, and it had a dry weight of 170kg.
The Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja had a maximum power output of 60hp at 9800rpm, and a maximum torque of 46.1Nm at 8500rpm. It had a top speed of 197.9km/h and could travel 12.5 seconds over a quarter-mile. The bike had a fuel capacity of 15.9 liters and was capable of achieving an average consumption of 18.2 km/l. Its braking distance from 60 to 0 and 100 to 0 was 14.6 meters and 39.9 meters, respectively.
Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja
Year: 1987 – 88
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in
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