Kawasaki GPX500R (ZX500B): review, history, specs
Class: sport
Production: 1988-1990
Related: Kawasaki GPX600R
Predecessor: Kawasaki GPZ500R
Successor: Kawasaki ZZR500
| Model |
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| Kawasaki GPX500R
1988-1990 (Europe) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1988 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPX500R
Code: ZX500-B1 |
| 1989 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPX500R
Code: ZX500-B2 |
| 1990 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPX500R
Code: ZX500-B3 |
Specifications
Kawasaki GPX500R: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2095 mm / 82,5 in |
| Overall width | 690 mm / 27,1 in | |
| Overall height | 1170 mm / 46,1 in | |
| Seat height | 755 mm / 29,7 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 115 mm / 4,52 in | |
| Dry weight | 180 kg / 397 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 38 mm air assisted forks, ESCS adjustable anti-dive, 140 mm / 5.5 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock, 130 mm / 5.1 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load, rebound damping | |
| Front tire size | 110/80-16 55H TL | |
| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 67H TL | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 270 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,0 l / 4,8 US gal | |
| Trail | 91 mm / 3,58 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 | 76,0 hp (55,9 kW) / 11500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 48,1 Nm (4,9 kgf*m) / 10500 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 | ||
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
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| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Digital |
| Alternator | ||
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki GPX500R: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki GPX500R: video.