Team Green News Login to My Garage | Dealer Locator

Specifications

ENGINE
Type 4-stroke, Parallel Twin
Displacement 498cc
Bore and Stroke 74.0 x 58.0 mm
Cooling Liquid
Compression Ratio 10.8:1
Valve System DOHC, 8 valves
Fuel System Digital fuel injection with two 34 mm Keihin throttle bodies
Ignition Digital, with anti hotwire circuit
Lubrication Forced lubrication (wet sump)
DRIVETRAIN
Top
Transmission 6-speed, return, positive neutral finder
Final Drive Sealed Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 2.652 (61/23)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.571 (36/15)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 1.777 (32/18)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.380 (29/21)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.125 (27/24)
Gear Ratio: 5th 0.961 (25/26)
Gear Ratio: 6th 0.851 (23/27)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.562 (41/16)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, cable operation
FRAME
Top
Type Perimeter, box section high-tensile steel
Wheel Travel: Front 130 mm (5.1 in.)
Tire: Front 110/70-17
Wheel Travel: Rear 100 mm (3.9 in.)
Tire: Rear 130/70-17
Caster (Rake) 27°
Trail 91 mm (3.6 in.)
SUSPENSION
Top
Suspension, Front 37 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Suspension, Rear Uni-trak with stepped spring preload adjustability
BRAKES
Top
Front: Type Single, semi-floating drilled disc
Front: Caliper Single, BAC, 2-piston, pin-slide mount
Rear: Type Single drilled disc
Rear: Caliper Single-piston, pin-slide mount
DIMENSIONS
Top
Overall Length 2,095 mm (82.5 in.)
Overall Width 700 mm (27.6 in.)
Overall Height 1,160 mm (45.7 in.)
Wheelbase 1,435 mm (56.5 in.)
Seat Height 775 mm (30.5 in.)
Curb Mass** 197 kg (434.3 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 18 litres (4 gal.)
Fuel Consumption 4.6 L/100 km (61 MPG)

** Includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90% of capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)

DETAILS
Top
Warranty 12 months
ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
Top
Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)
MSRP*
Top
Candy Plasma BlueEX500D9F $7,049

* The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price does not include freight, pre-delivery inspection or applicable taxes. The final price is at the discretion of the dealer. Prices and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. Available colours may vary by market.

© 2012 Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc.