Kawasaki Ninja 500
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| Kawasaki Ninja 500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | Ninja 500R, Ninja 500 R |
| Production | 2005 - 2010 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 74.0mm x 58.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Horsepower | 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 9800RPM |
| Torque | 35.77 ft/lbs (48.5 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. keihin cvk34 x 2 |
| Ignition | tcbi with digital advance |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in. Rear: uni-trak system with single shock / 3.9 in. |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 130/70-17 |
| Wheelbase | 2.2 inches (56 mm) |
| Length | 82.52 inches (2096 mm) |
| Width | 27.6 inches (701 mm) |
| Height | 45.71 inches (1161 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.99 inches (838 mm) |
| Weight | 388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg) (dry), 197.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.8 Gallon (18.16 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Ninja 500R was a twin, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2005 and 2010. Max torque was 35.77 ft/lbs (48.5 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 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 multi-plate type.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/70-17 front tire and a 130/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in. while the rear was equipped with a uni-trak system with single shock / 3.9 in.. The Ninja 500R was fitted with a 4.8 Gallon (18.16 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 2.2 inches (56 mm) long.
2009 Kawasaki Ninja 500R[edit | edit source]
The Kawasaki Ninja 500R (which was originally named, and is still referred to as the EX500 and is known as the GPZ500 in some markets) is a 498 cc motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries from 1987 to present. The US 2008 model has a MSRP of $5,099 USD. It has a liquid cooled parallel-twin engine with a six-speed manual transmission and 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. 2009 will be the last model year for the Ninja 500.