Kawasaki GPZ 500 S (reduced effect)back 1989 forward

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Water cooled, 498cc, Inline-2, DOHC

Power: 59.82 HP (44 kW) @ 9800 rpm
Torque: 46.1 Nm (34 lb-ft) @ 8500 rpm
Final drive: Chain
Top speed: 108.74 mph
Curb weight: 436.5 lbs
Category: Supersport
Tags: Sports Touring
Engine and transmission
Engine type: 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, Inline
Displacement: 498 cc (30.43 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke: 2.91 inch × 2.28 inch (oversquare - shortstroke)
Cooling system: Water cooled
Power: 59.82 HP (44 kW) @ 9800 rpm
Torque: 46.1 Nm (34 lb-ft) @ 8500 rpm
Throttle: Cable operated
Valves
Valve train: DOHC, variable
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel and ignition
Sparks per cylinder: 1
Fuel supply system: Carburetor
Ignition type: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Funnel diameter: 1.34 inch
Compression: 10.8:1
Engine mounting: Transverse
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Gear box: Manual 6-speed
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Final drive: Chain
Spark plug pipe type: NGK, DR8ES
Motor oil: Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Starter: Electric
Dimensions
Physical measures
Length: 82.5 inch
Width: 27.6 inch
Height: 45.7 inch
Wheel base: 56.5 inch
Trail: 3.6 inch
Seat height: 30.5 inch
Weight
Curb weight: 436.5 lbs
Dry weight: 388 lbs
Chassis and suspension
Frame type: iron, Double cradle frame
Front
Suspension: Cartridge
Suspension travel: 5.12 inch
Fork angle: 63°
Brake: Single Disk, Ø10.63 inch
Tire: 100 / 90 R16
Tire pressure: 0.14 PSI, with pillion: 0.15 PSI withpilion
Rear
Suspension: mono shock, UNI-TRAK
Suspension travel: 3.94 inch
Brake: Drum, Ø9.06 inch
Tire: 120 / 90 R16
Tire pressure: 0.15 PSI, with pillion: 0.17 PSI withpilion
Other
ABS available: No
Power-to-weight ratio: 0.22 KW/lbs (4.50 lbs/HP)
Acceleration (0-60 mph): 5.8 sec
Top speed: 108.74 mph
Fuel capacity: 4.76 gals
Number of riders: 2 persons

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