The Kawasaki GPZ500S/EX 500R Ninja is a four-stroke, liquid-cooled motorcycle with a parallel twin cylinder engine. It has a capacity of 498cc and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. The engine is lubricated with semi-synthetic oil and uses a 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor for induction. The TCI ignition system provides a maximum power of 60 hp at 9800 rpm and a maximum torque of 46.1 Nm at 8500 rpm. The transmission has six speeds and the final drive is a chain. The bike has a front suspension of 38mm telescopic forks and a rear suspension of a swinging arm and single shock adjustable for spring preload. The front and rear brakes are single-disc, with a 270mm disc and a two-piston caliper in the front. The bike has a trail of 91 mm and a rake of 63 degrees, and its dimensions are 2095 mm in length, 700 mm in width, and 1160 mm in height. The wheelbase measures 1435 mm, and the seat height is 775 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 176 kg and its fuel capacity is 15.9 liters. The bike was produced in 2003-04.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja
| Year | 2003 – 04 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
