The Kawasaki Z500 is a classic motorcycle from 1978 with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC engine that has a capacity of 497 cc. The bike has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is air-cooled with an induction of 4x 22mm TK. The ignition is CDI and it starts electrically. The Kawasaki Z500 has a max power of 52 hp at 9000 rpm and a max torque of 4.5 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The bike has telescopic forks for the front suspension and dual shocks for the rear. It has 2x discs for the front brakes and a single disc for the rear. The Kawasaki Z500 has 3.25-19 front tyres and 3.75-18 rear tyres. It weighs 174 kg and has a fuel capacity of 15 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 500
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 55 x 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Induction | 4x 22mm TK |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 52 hp / 38.7 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 4.5 kgf-m / 32.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock |
| Front Brakes | 2x discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.75-18 |
| Dry Weight | 174 kg / 384 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
