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Kawasaki EX500 Ninja (1999-01)

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The Kawasaki EX500 Ninja (1999-01) motorcycle has a 498cc parallel twin cylinder engine with a four-stroke DOHC and four valves per cylinder. It has a liquid-cooled system and a compression ratio of 10.8:1, with a wet sump and semi-synthetic oil. The bike has an electric starter and can produce a maximum power of 60hp at 9800rpm, with a maximum torque of 46.1 Nm at 8500rpm. It uses a wet, multiple-disc cable-operated clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is an iron double cradle, and the suspension consists of 38mm telescopic forks at the front and a swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload at the rear. The front brake uses a single 270mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, and the rear brake uses a single disc. The dimensions are 2095mm in length, 700mm in width, and 1160mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1435mm and a seat height of 775mm. The dry weight is 176kg, and the fuel capacity is 15.9 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja

Year: 1999 – 01
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

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Kawasaki EX500 Ninja (1994-95)

admin — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:38:06 +0000

The Kawasaki EX500 Ninja (1994-95) motorcycle has a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. It is liquid-cooled and uses a wet sump for lubrication with semi-synthetic, 10W/40 engine oil. The ignition system is transistor-controlled and the starting system is electric. The max power of the motorcycle is 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm, and the max torque is 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm. The clutch is wet and cable-operated, and the transmission has six speeds. The final drive is a chain. The frame is an iron, double cradle frame, and the front suspension uses 38mm telescopic forks with a front wheel travel of 130 mm / 5.1 in. The rear suspension is a swinging arm and single shock adjustable for spring preload with a rear wheel travel of 100 mm / 3.9 in. The motorcycle has single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper front brakes and a single disc rear brake. The front tire size is 110/70-17, and the rear tire size is 130/70 – 17 with a trail of 91 mm / 3.5 in. The motorcycle has a length of 2095 mm / 82.4 in, a width of 700 mm / 30.3 in, and a height of 1160 mm / 45.6 in. The wheelbase is 1435 mm / 56.4 in, and the seat height is 775 mm / 30.5 in. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 176 kg / 388 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal. The motorcycle was road-tested in Motosprint 1994 and Tuttomoto 1994.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja

Year: 1994 – 95
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
Road Test: Motosprint 1994 Tuttomoto 1994

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Vespa Primavera 125 (2015)

admin — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:52:16 +0000

The Vespa Primavera 125 (2015) is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 3-valve engine that has a capacity of 124.5 cc/7.6 cub in. The motorcycle has a compression ratio of 10.5:1 and a fuel injection fuel system. The maximum power it can generate is 7.8 kW/10.6 hp at 7700 rpm with a maximum torque of 10.4 Nm/1.06 kgf-m/7.7 ft-lbs at 6500 rpm. The transmission comes with a CVT and a final drive of a belt. Its frame is constructed of sheet metal body with welded reinforcements. The motorcycle sports a single arm with coil spring and dual-action mono-shock absorber as its front suspension, while its rear suspension consists of a hydraulic monoshock. The front brake is a single stainless-steel 200mm disc, and the rear brake is a drum, 140mm, mechanically operated. The motorcycle runs on die-cast aluminum alloy wheels, with a front rim of 2.50 x 11 and a rear rim of 3.00 x 11. Its front tire is 110/70-11, while the rear tire is 20/70-11. The Vespa Primavera 125 (2015) has a length of 1860mm/73.2 in, a width of 735mm/28.9 in, and a wheelbase of 1340mm/52.7 in. The seat height is 780mm/30.7 in, and its dry weight is 115kg/254 lbs. It has an 8Liter/2.1 US gal fuel tank capacity and an average consumption of 3.1 L/100 km/32 km/l/75 US mpg. The motorcycle has a top speed of 64 km/h/40 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Vespa Primavera 125

Year: 2015 –
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 3 valve
Capacity: 124.5 cc / 7.6 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 52 x 58.6 mm mm
Cooling System: Air cooled, forced
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Exhaust: Catalytic converter
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 7.8 kW / 10.6 hp @ 7700 rpm
Max Torque: 10.4 Nm / 1.06 kgf-m / 7.7 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Automatic, dry centrifugal with vibration dampers
Transmission: CVT
Final Drive: Belt
Frame: Sheet metal body with welded reinforcements
Front Suspension: Single arm with coil spring and dual action mono shock absorber
Front Wheel Travel: 78 mm / 3.1 in.
Rear Suspension: Hydraulic monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel: 70 mm / 2.8 in.
Front Brakes: Single Stainless steel 200mm disc, hydraulically operated
Rear Brakes: Drum, 140 mm, mechanically operated
Wheels: Die-cast aluminium alloy
Front Rim: 2.50 x 11
Rear Rim: 3.00 x 11
Front Tyre: 110/70-11
Rear Tyre: 20/70-11
Dimensions: Length 1860 mm / 73.2 in Width 735 mm / 28.9 in
Wheelbase: 1340 mm / 52.7 in.
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in.
Dry Weight: 115 kg / 254 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 8 Litres / 2.1 US gal
Average Consumption: 3.1 L/100 km / 32 km/l / 75 US mpg
Top Speed: 64 km/h / 40 mph

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Kawasaki EX500 Ninja (1998-00)

admin — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:42:07 +0000

The Kawasaki GPz 500S/EX 500R Ninja motorcycle was produced from 1998 – 00 and featured a four-stroke, parallel-twin cylinder engine with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder. The engine had a capacity of 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in with a 10.8:1 compression ratio and used semi-synthetic 10W/40 oil. The bike had 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetors and an electric starting system with a maximum power output of 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm and maximum torque of 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm. The engine was cooled with a liquid cooling system and had a wet sump lubrication.

The clutch system was wet, multiple discs that were cable operated and the transmission had 6-speed gears with a final drive chain. The bike had a double cradle frame made of iron and featured front suspension with 38mm telescopic forks with a front wheel travel of 130mm / 5.1in. The rear suspension was a swinging arm with a single shock adjustable for spring preload and had a rear wheel travel of 100mm / 3.9in. The front brakes were a single 270mm disc with a 2 piston caliper while the rear brakes were a single disc. The bike had a trail of 91mm / 3.5in and a rake of 63 degrees.

The bike had a length of 2095mm / 82.4in, a width of 700mm / 30.3in, and a height of 1160mm / 45.6in with a wheelbase of 1435mm / 56.4in and a seat height of 775mm / 30.5in. The dry weight of the bike was 176 kg / 388 lbs with a fuel capacity of 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal. The Kawasaki GPz 500S/EX 500R Ninja motorcycle was tested by Motosprint and Tuttomoto in 1994.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja

Year: 1998 – 00
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
Road Test: Motosprint 1994 Tuttomoto 1994

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Kawasaki EX500 Ninja (1996-97)

admin — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:23:03 +0000

The Kawasaki EX500 Ninja, also known as the GPz 500S, was a motorcycle produced from 1996-97. It had a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. The engine was cooled by liquid and had a wet sump lubrication system. It had a maximum power output of 60 horsepower at 9800 rpm and a maximum torque of 46.1 Nm at 8500 rpm. The transmission was six speed and the final drive was through a chain.

The bike had a double cradle iron frame, with 38mm telescopic forks at the front and a swinging arm single shock adjustable for spring preload at the rear. The front brake was a single 270mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, and the rear brake was a single disc. The bike had a trail of 91mm and a rake of 63 degrees. The dimensions of the bike were 2095mm in length, 700mm in width, and 1160mm in height. It had a wheelbase of 1435mm and a seat height of 775mm. The dry weight of the bike was 176kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 15.9 litres.

The Kawasaki EX500 Ninja was reviewed in Motosprint and Tuttomoto in 1994.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja

Year: 1996 – 97
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
Road Test: Motosprint 1994 Tuttomoto 1994

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