The Kawasaki Ninja 500R (2007-08) motorcycle has a four-stroke parallel twin cylinder engine with a DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 498cc or 30.4 cu-in and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. The engine is liquid-cooled and uses a wet sump for lubrication. The motorcycle has 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetors for induction and a TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) for ignition. It has an electric starting system and can deliver a maximum power of 60 hp / 43.7 kW at 9800 rpm.
The motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive. Its frame is made of iron and has a double cradle frame. The front suspension consists of 38mm telescopic forks with a wheel travel of 130 mm / 5.1 in, while the rear suspension is a swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload with a wheel travel of 100 mm / 3.9 in. The front brakes are single 270mm discs with 2 piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single disc. The motorcycle has a trail of 91 mm / 3.5 in and a rake of 63 degrees.
The dimensions of the Kawasaki Ninja 500R are length 2095 mm / 82.4 in, width 700 mm / 30.3 in, and height 1160 mm / 45.6 in. Its wheelbase is 1435 mm / 56.4 in, and its seat height is 775 mm / 30.5 in. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 176 kg / 388 lbs and a fuel capacity of 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja
| Year | 2007 – 08 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
