Kawasaki GPZ500R (ZX500A): review, history, specs
Class: sport
Production: 1985-1987
Predecessor: Kawasaki GPZ550
Successor: Kawasaki GPX500R
Related: Kawasaki GPZ600R
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| Kawasaki GPZ500R (ZX500A)
(Europe) 1985-1987 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1985 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ500R
Code: ZX500-A1 |
| 1986 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ500R
Code: ZX500-A2 |
| 1987 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ500R
Code: ZX500-A3 |
Specifications
Kawasaki GPZ500R (ZX500A): specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2140 mm / 84,3 in |
| Overall width | 670 mm / 26,3 in | |
| Overall height | 1185 mm / 46,6 in | |
| Seat height | 770 mm / 30,3 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56,3 in | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 214 kg / 472 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 37 mm Air-assisted forks, AVDS adjustable anti-dive, 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 130 mm / 5,1 in
Adjustment: rebound damping | |
| Front tire size | 110/90V16 | |
| Rear tire size | 130/90V16 | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 270 mm, 1-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 270 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,0 l / 4,8 US gal | |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3,82 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | ||
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 55,0 x 52,4 mm | |
| Displacement | 497 cm³ (30,3 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 71,0 hp (52,2 kW) / 11500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 46,1 Nm (4,7 kg*m) / 10000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | ||
| Top speed | ||
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK30 |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.641 | |
| Final reduction | 2.600 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.777 1.380 1.125 0.961 0.851 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 280W at 10000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki GPZ500R (ZX500A): images, gallery.
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Manuals
Kawasaki GPZ500R (ZX500A): manuals, parts, microfiches.