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Kawasaki Ninja 500R 20082008 Kawasaki Ninja 500R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| Kawasaki’s Ninja® 500R strikes a perfect balance between function, form and budget that is rarely achieved in the sport bike world. This practical sportbike is ready to rip, but friendly enough for beginners to feel confident in its manners. |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Kawasaki Ninja 500R |
| Year model | 2008 |
| Type | Sport |
| Price as new | US$ 5099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.4 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | Twin, four-stroke |
| Torque | 48.5 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Compression | 10.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° |
| Trail | 91 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Front suspension | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock / 3.9 in. |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-x17 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 176.0 kg (388.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1161 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2096 mm (82.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 701 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm (56.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 litres (4.80 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Metallic Diablo Black, Passion Red |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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