Kawasaki Z500 (1978)

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.

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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