Kawasaki Ninja 500R (2007-08)

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