Kawasaki GPZ500: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki GPZ500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | GPZ500S (reduced effect #2), GPZ 500 S (reduced effect #2), GPZ500S (reduced effect), GPZ 500 S (reduced effect), GPZ500S, GPZ 500 S, GPZ 500 |
| Production | 1987 - 2004 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 74.0mm x 58.0mm |
| Top Speed | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 9800RPM |
| Torque | 34.0 ft/lbs (46.1 Nm) @ 8500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. keihin cv34 x 2 |
| Ignition | transistorised |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 110/70-h17 |
| Rear Tire | 130/70-h17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 inches (1435 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.51 inches (775 mm) |
| Weight | 392.42 pounds (178.0 Kg) (dry), 200.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 0.51 liters/100 km (196.1 km/l or 461.22 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki GPZ500S was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1987 and 2004. It could reach a top speed of 117 mph (188 km/h). Max torque was 34.0 ft/lbs (46.1 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 9800 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled twin, four-stroke. A 74.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/70-h17 front tire and a 130/70-h17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The GPZ500S was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 392.42 pounds (178.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.