KAWASAKI Ninja 500R 498 (2009 - Present) Description & History: The Kawasaki Ninja 500R (which was originally named, and is still referred to as the EX500 and is known as the GPZ500 in some markets) is a 498 cc motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries from 1987 to present. The US 2008 model has a MSRP of $5,099 USD. It has a liquid cooled parallel-twin engine with a six-speed manual transmission and a chain driven drive train setup. This motorcycle is considered an "entry level" sport bike, but has considerable performance. The EX500's parallel-twin configuration provides a combination of power and light weight that has made it popular as an entry level race bike. 2009 will be the last model year for the Ninja 500.
KAWASAKI Ninja 500R 498 2009 - Present Full Specifications:Brand: KAWASAKI, Model: Ninja 500R, Type: Ninja 500R 2009, Name Year: Ninja 500R 498 2009 - Present, Engine Type: Four-stroke, DOHC, parallel twin, Displacement: 498 cm3, Bore Xstroke: 2.91 x 2.28 in OR 73.9x57.9 mm, Compression: 10.8:1, Horsepower: 44(60)/9800 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: 33.9@8500 lb-ft/RPM OR 46/ Nm/RPM, Fuel System: Keihin CVK34 x 2 Carburators, Gearbox: Manual, 6 Speed, Clutch: Wet multi-plate type, Primary Drive: Chain, Final Drive: Chain, Frame: High-tensile steel, perimeter, Front Suspension: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in., Rear Suspension: UNI-TRAK® system with single shock / 3.9 in, Front Brake: Hydraulic disc, Rear Brake: Disc, Length: 82.5 in OR 2096 mm, Width: 27.6 in OR 701 mm, Seat Height: 30.5 in OR 775 mm, Wellbase: 56.5 in OR 1435 mm, Ground Clearance: -, Weight: 388 lbs OR 176 kg, Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons OR 4.8 L, Tyres Front: 110/70-17, Tyres Rear: 130/70-17.