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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki EX500D
|photo= Kawasaki GPZ 500 S 1994 red.jpg
|aka              = Ninja 500
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 94-97
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =Sportbike
|engine          = 500cc
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =110 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D9EA}} '94-97
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '94-97
|transmission    =
|final_drive= {{chain|520x104}}
|front_sprocket= 16T
|rear_sprocket= 41T
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|110/70-17}} '94-97
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/70-17}} '94-97
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|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
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The '''Kawasaki Ninja 500R''' (which was originally named, and is still referred to as the '''EX500''') is a 498[[cc]] [[motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]] from 1994 to present.
==Kawasaki Ninja 500R==
==Kawasaki Ninja 500R==
[[Image:Kawasaki GPZ 500 S 1994 red.jpg|thumb|250px|An image of the European version of '''Ninja 500''', the Kawasaki '''GPZ 500 S''', which has a double front disk brake. This bike is from 1994 (thus an after-update model), and the windshield is non-original]][[Image:Kawasaki GPZ 500.jpg|thumb|250px|Another image of the post-update version.]]
[[Image:Kawasaki GPZ 500 S 1994 red.jpg|thumb|250px|An image of the European version of '''Ninja 500''', the Kawasaki '''GPZ 500 S''', which has a double front disk brake. This bike is from 1994 (thus an after-update model), and the [[windshield]] is non-original]]
The '''[[Kawasaki Ninja]] 500R''' (which was originally named, and is still referred to as the '''EX500''') is a 498 cc [[motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]] from 1987 to present.  The 2006 model has a [[Suggested retail price|MSRP]] of $5,049 USD.  It has a liquid cooled parallel-twin engine with a six-speed [[manual transmission]] and has a chain driven [[drive train]] setup. This motorcycle is considered an "entry level" sport bike, but has considerable performance.  The EX500's parallel-twin configuration provides a combination of power and light weight that has made it popular as an entry level race bike.   
[[Image:Kawasaki GPZ 500.jpg|thumb|250px|Another image of the post-update version.]]
The '''Kawasaki Ninja 500R''' The 2006 model has a [[Suggested retail price|MSRP]] of $5,049 USD.  It has a liquid cooled parallel-twin engine with a six-speed [[manual transmission]] and has a chain driven [[drive train]] setup. This motorcycle is considered an "entry level" sport bike, but has considerable performance.  The EX500's parallel-twin configuration provides a combination of power and light weight that has made it popular as an entry level race bike.   


For touring the EX500 has an 18 litre tank, reserve included.  Without tapping into the reserve the range is over 240 km.
For touring the EX500 has an 18 litre tank, reserve included.  Without tapping into the reserve the range is over 240 km.
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*Standard half fairing
*Standard half fairing
*Dual trip meters
*Dual trip meters
*Double-cradle steel box-section frame
*[[cradle frame|Double-cradle steel box-section frame]]
*[[Centerstand]]
*[[Centerstand]]
*37 mm front fork
*37 mm front fork
*Large-diameter fork tubes with thin walls for light weight and exceptional rigidity
*Large-diameter fork tubes with thin walls for light weight and exceptional rigidity
*Front [[disc brake]] with dual-piston caliper drilled for better cooling and reduced [[unsprung weight]]
*Front [[disc brake]] with dual-piston [[caliper]] drilled for better cooling and reduced [[unsprung weight]]
*Rear disc brake - single-piston caliper
*Rear disc brake - single-piston [[caliper]]
*Bottom-link UNI-TRAK® Rear Suspension
*Bottom-link UNI-TRAK® Rear Suspension
*Lightweight aluminum components provide quick suspension response
*Lightweight aluminum components provide quick suspension response
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*displacement: 498 cc (19.6 in³)
*displacement: 498 cc (19.6 in³)
*bore x stroke: 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.913 x 2.283 in.)
*bore x stroke: 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.913 x 2.283 in.)
*compression ratio: 10.8:1
*[[compression ratio]]: 10.8:1
*redline: 11,000 rpm
*[[redline]]: 11,000 rpm
*power: 52 bhp @ 9500 rpm (103 hp/L)
*power: 52 bhp @ 9500 rpm (103 hp/L)
*torque: 30.86 lb. ft. @ 8000 rpm
*torque: 30.86 lb. ft. @ 8000 rpm
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==1996==
==1996==
[[Image:1996-kawasaki-ex500-d3.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3]][[Image:1996-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D3) in Metallic Blue Violet]][[Image:1996-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-1.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D3) in Metallic Blue Violet]]
[[Image:1996-kawasaki-ex500-d3.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Kawasaki EX500-D3]]
[[Image:1996-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D3) in Metallic Blue Violet]]
[[Image:1996-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-1.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D3) in Metallic Blue Violet]]
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==1998==
==1998==
[[Image:1998-kawasaki-ex500-d5.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki EX500-D5]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-5691-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D5) in Red]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-5691-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D5) in Red]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-5691-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D5) in Red]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-5691-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D5) in Red]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-5691-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D5) in Red]]
[[Image:1998-kawasaki-ex500-d5.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki EX500-D5]]
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-5691-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D5) in Red]]
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-5691-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D5) in Red]]
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-5691-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D5) in Red]]
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-5691-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D5) in Red]]
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-5691-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D5) in Red]]
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==2000==
==2000==
[[Image:2000-kawasaki-ex500-d7.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-4.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-5.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-6.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]]
[[Image:2000-kawasaki-ex500-d7.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki EX500-D7]]
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]]
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]]
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]]
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]]
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-4.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]]
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-5.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]]
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-EX500-D7-Blue-6.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D7) in Candy Lightning Blue]]
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==2003==
==2003==
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500D10-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki NINJA 500r (EX500-D10) in Blue]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500D10-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki NINJA 500r (EX500-D10) in Blue]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D10) in Red]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D10) in Red]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D10) in Red]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 (EX500) in Purple]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 (EX500) in Purple]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 (EX500) in Purple]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 (EX500) in Purple]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500D10-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki NINJA 500r (EX500-D10) in Blue]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500D10-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki NINJA 500r (EX500-D10) in Blue]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D10) in Red]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D10) in Red]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500-D10) in Red]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 (EX500) in Purple]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 (EX500) in Purple]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 (EX500) in Purple]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-EX500-Purple-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 (EX500) in Purple]]
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==2005==
==2005==
==2006==
==2006==
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-EX500-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R in Lime Green]][[Image:2006-Kawasaki-EX500-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R in Lime Green]][[Image:2006-Kawasaki-EX500-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R in Lime Green]][[Image:2006-Kawasaki-EX500-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R in Lime Green]][[Image:2006-Kawasaki-EX500-Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R in Lime Green]]
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-EX500-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R in Lime Green]]
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-EX500-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R in Lime Green]]
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-EX500-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R in Lime Green]]
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-EX500-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R in Lime Green]]
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-EX500-Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R in Lime Green]]
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==2007==
==2007==
[[Image:2007 kawasaki ex500 silver.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki EX500 in silver]][[Image:2007 kawasaki ex500 silver 1.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki EX500 in silver]][[Image:2007_kawasaki_ex500_yellow_1.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki EX500 in yellow]][[Image:2007_kawasaki_ex500_yellow.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki EX500 in yellow]][[Image:2007_kawasaki_ex500_yellow_2.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki EX500 in yellow]]
[[Image:2007 kawasaki ex500 silver.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki EX500 in silver]]
[[Image:2007 kawasaki ex500 silver 1.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki EX500 in silver]]
[[Image:2007_kawasaki_ex500_yellow_1.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki EX500 in yellow]]
[[Image:2007_kawasaki_ex500_yellow.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki EX500 in yellow]]
[[Image:2007_kawasaki_ex500_yellow_2.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki EX500 in yellow]]
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.ex500riders.com/ Ninja 500 Riders Forum]
*[http://www.ex500riders.com/ Ninja 500 Riders Forum]
==References==
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