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|name = | |name = Kawasaki Z500 | ||
|aka = Z 500 | |aka = Z 500 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1979 - 1980 | |production = 1979 - 1980 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Road | ||
|engine = in-line four, four-stroke | |engine = in-line four, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 55.0mm x 52.4mm | |bore_stroke = 55.0mm x 52.4mm | ||
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|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = |
Latest revision as of 21:20, 23 November 2019
Kawasaki Z500 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | Z 500 |
Production | 1979 - 1980 |
Class | Road |
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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.