General information |
Model
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Kawasaki GPZ 500 S |
Model year
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1999 |
Category
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Sport touring |
Rating
|
3.6 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Twin, four-stroke |
Power output
|
60.0 HP (43.8 kW)) @ 9800 RPM |
Torque
|
46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM |
Top speed
|
185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
|
4.90 seconds |
60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear
|
17.00 seconds |
Compression
|
10.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Fuel consumption
|
5.10 litres/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
118.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front wheel travel
|
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Rear wheel travel
|
100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Front tire
|
110/70-17 |
Rear tire
|
130/70-17 |
Front brakes
|
Dual disc |
Diameter
|
270 mm (10.6 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Diameter
|
240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
200.0 kg (440.9 pounds) |
Front percentage of weight
|
47.2 |
Seat height
|
800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Wheelbase
|
1435 mm (56.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
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