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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki Ninja 500R |
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Year model
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2008 |
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Type
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Sport |
| Price as new | US$ 5099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Torque
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48.5 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
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Compression
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10.8:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
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Ignition
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TCBI with digital advance |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
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Rake (fork angle)
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27.0° |
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Trail
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91 mm (3.6 inches) |
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Front suspension
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37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in. |
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Rear suspension
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UNI-TRAK® system with single shock / 3.9 in. |
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Front tire
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110/70-17 |
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Rear tire
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130/70-x17 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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176.0 kg (388.0 pounds) |
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Seat height
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775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1161 mm (45.7 inches) |
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Overall length
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2096 mm (82.5 inches) |
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Overall width
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701 mm (27.6 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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119 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1435 mm (56.5 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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18.16 litres (4.80 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Metallic Diablo Black, Passion Red |
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Starter
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Electric |
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