Segment: Sport / Super Sport
The bodywork of the original EX 500R was deep-sixed in favor of a nicely redesigned front fairing that offers slghtly more wind protection, along with a headlight source from the ZX-6.
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KAWASAKI EX 500 R NINJA (GPZ 500S) 1994 - 1996
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engine specs
- Type
- Liquid cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
- Displacement
- 498 cm3
- Bore X Stroke
- 2.91x2.28 in OR 74 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Horsepower
- 60/9800 KW(hp)/RPM
- Torque
- 34/8500 lb-ft/RPM OR 46/8500 Nm/RPM
- Fuel System
- 2xKeihin CVK34 Carburetors
transmission specs
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed
- Clutch
- Wet multi-discs
- Primary Drive
- -
- Final Drive
- Chain
chassis specs
- Frame
- Iron, double cradle frame
- Front Suspension
- 38mm telescopic forks
- Rear Suspension
- Swingarm, single shock adjustable for spring preload
- Front Brake
- Double disc 270 mm, 2 piston calipers
- Rear Brake
- Drum 160 mm
dimension specs
- Overall Length
- 83.1 in OR 2111 mm
- Overall Width
- 27 in OR 686 mm
- Seat Height
- 30.3 in OR 770 mm
- Weelbase
- 56.5 in OR 1435 mm
- Ground Clearance
- -
- Weight
- 388 lbs OR 176 kg
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L
tyres specs
- Front
- 110/70 17
- Rear
- 130/70 17
power system specs
- Power pack
- -
- Nominal Capacity
- -
- Maximum Capacity
- -
- Charger type
- -
- Charging time (normal)
- -
- Charging time (quick)
- -
- Range
- -