General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki Ninja 500R |
Year of manufacture
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2009 |
Type
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Sport |
Price as new | US$ 5499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
Compression
|
10.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
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74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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TCBI with digital advance |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
Rake (fork angle)
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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
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130/70-17 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Rear brakes
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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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