Kawasaki GPZ500S (2001-02)

The Kawasaki GPZ500S / EX 500R Ninja is a motorcycle model that was produced between 2001 and 2002. It is powered by a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc. The engine features DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder, and has a compression ratio of 10.8:1. It is liquid-cooled and uses wet sump lubrication with semi-synthetic 10W/40 engine oil. The motorcycle’s induction system uses two Keihin CVK34 carburetors and the ignition system utilizes TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) and NGK DR9EA spark plugs.

The Kawasaki GPZ500S / EX 500R Ninja has a maximum power output of 60hp / 43.7 kW at 9800 rpm and a maximum torque of 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m at 8500 rpm. The motorcycle has a wet, multiple disc, cable-operated clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. It has an iron, double cradle frame and 38mm telescopic front forks with 130mm / 5.1 in of travel. The rear suspension is a swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload, with 100mm / 3.9 in of travel.

The front brakes consist of a single 270mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single disc. The motorcycle has a trail of 91mm / 3.5 in and a rake of 63 degrees. It has a length of 2095mm / 82.4 in, a width of 700mm / 30.3 in, and a height of 1160mm / 45.6 in. The wheelbase is 1435mm / 56.4 in and the seat height is 775mm / 30.5 in. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 176kg / 388lbs and a fuel capacity of 15.9 litres / 4.2 US gal.

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Technical specifications:

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

Year: 2001 – 02

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