Kawasaki GPz 500S (1989-90)

The Kawasaki GPz 500S or EX 500R Ninja is a 1989-90 motorcycle equipped with a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 498 cc. It features liquid cooling, 10.8:1 compression ratio, wet sump lubrication, and a six-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The maximum power output is 60 hp or 43.7 kW at 9800 rpm, with a maximum torque of 46.1 Nm at 8500 rpm. The front suspension is 38mm telescopic forks with 130 mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension is swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload with 100 mm wheel travel. The braking system includes a single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper at the front and a 160mm drum at the rear. The motorcycle has a length of 2110 mm, a width of 685 mm, and a height of 1160 mm, with a seat height of 770 mm. It has a dry weight of 170 kg and a wet weight of 200 kg, with a fuel capacity of 15.9 litres. The Kawasaki GPz 500S/EX 500R Ninja can reach a top speed of 197.9 km/h and achieve a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.5 seconds at 164.8 km/h.

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