| General information | 
  
    | Model name | Kawasaki GPZ 500 S | 
    | Year | 2002 | 
    | Category | Sport touring | 
    | Rating | 3.8   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 60.0 ccm (3.66 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | 
    | Power | 60.0 HP (43.8  kW)) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front brakes | Dual disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.3352 HP/kg | 
    
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