Kawasaki Z500: history, specs, pictures
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| '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) |
| 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.