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Revision as of 01:05, 10 November 2019


'Kawasaki Z500'
Manufacturer
[[Kawasaki]]
Also called Z 500
Production 1979 - 1980
Class [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]]
Engine
in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 55.0mm x 52.4mm
Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Horsepower 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 9000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.75-18
Weight 210.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki Z500 was a in-line four, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1979 and 1980. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 55.0mm bore x 52.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.75-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The Z500 was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank.

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