Kawasaki Z500: review, history, specs

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Class: naked

Production: 2024+

Related: Kawasaki Ninja 500

Predecessor: Kawasaki Z400

Model
Kawasaki Z500

2024+

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Kawasaki Z500 (2024+)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2024 (Europe, North America, Australia) Name: Kawasaki Z500 + SE

Code: ER500E**, ER500F**

Kawasaki Z500: electronic equipment

  • ABS
  • Smartphone Connectivity
  • Full LCD instrument panel
  • Full TFT instrument panel - Z500SE

Specifications

Kawasaki Z500: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 1995 mm / 78,5 in
Overall width 800 mm / 31,5 in
Overall height 1055 mm / 41,5 in
Seat height 785 mm / 30,9 in
Wheelbase 1375 mm / 54,1 in
Ground clearance 145 mm / 5,7 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 172 kg / 379 lbs
FRAME Type Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front suspension, travel 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 130 mm / 5,1 in
Front tire size 110/70-R17 M/C (54H)
Rear tire size 150/60-R17 M/C (66H)
Front brake Single disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS)
Fuel capacity 14,0 l / 3,7 US gal
Trail 92 mm / 3,6 in
Fuel economy / consumption
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders, inline
Bore & Stroke 70,0 x 58,6 mm
Displacement 471 cm³ (28,7 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 45,4 hp (33,4 kW) / 9000 rpm
Max. torque 42,5 Nm (4,3 kg*m) /
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection, 2 x 32 mm
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated

Assist & Slipper clutch

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.029
Final reduction 3.071
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.929

2.056

1.619

1.333

1.154

1.037

ELECTRICAL Ignition Digital (transistorized)
Alternator Three-phase AC
Battery capacity 12V-8,6 Ah

Images

Kawasaki Z500: images, gallery.

Kawasaki Z500
Kawasaki Z500
Kawasaki Z500 SE

Videos

Kawasaki Z500: video.

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