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Kawasaki Ninja 500R 20092009 Kawasaki Ninja 500R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| Practicality is the Kawasaki’s Ninja® 500R’s biggest asset as it strikes an ideal balance between function, form and budget that’s rarely achieved in the sport bike world. A sensible sportbike, the 500R is ready to rip, yet remains friendly enough for beginners to feel confident in its manners. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki Ninja 500R |
| Year of manufacture | 2009 |
| Type | Sport |
| Price as new | US$ 5499. 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 |
| Compression | 10.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| 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° |
| Front suspension | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-17 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 197.0 kg (434.4 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, Candy Plasma Blue |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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