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Specifications

ENGINE
Displacement 498 cc
Bore and Stroke 74.0 x 58.0 mm
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Type 4-stroke, parallel twin
Valve System DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Carburetion CVK 32 mm x 2 (Keihin)
Ignition Digital, with anti hotwire circuit
Cooling Liquid
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
DRIVETRAIN
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Final Drive Sealed O-ring Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 2.652 (61/23)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.571 (36/154)
2nd 1.722 (31/18)
3rd 1.333 (28/21)
4th 1.125 (27/24)
5th 0.961 (25/26)
6th 0.851 (23/27)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.652 (42/16)
Transmission 6-speed, return, positive neutral finder
Clutch Wet multi-disc, cable operation
FRAME
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Wheel Travel: Front 150 mm
Wheel Travel: Rear 100 mm
Tires: Front 10/90-19 (57S)
Tires: Rear 140/90-15 (70S)
Caster (Rake) 33°
Trail 151 mm
Type Tubular, double cradle, high tensile steel
SUSPENSION
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Rear Dual coil-over shock absorbers with stepped spring preload adjustability
Front 41 mm telescopic fork
BRAKES
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Front Calipers Single-piston, pin-slide mount
Front Single, semi-floating drilled disc
Rear Single drum
DIMENSIONS
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Overall Width 830 mm
Overall Height 1125 mm
Overall Length 2320 mm
Wheelbase 1595 mm
Seat Height 715 mm
Curb Mass** 214 kg
Fuel Capacity 15 litres
Fuel Consumption 4.7 L/100 km (60 MPG)

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

PERFORMANCE
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Maximum Torque‡ 45 N-m @ 6,000 rpm
Maximum Power‡ 46 PS @8,000 rpm

‡ Power / Torque figures measured at the crankshaft.

DETAILS
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Warranty 12 months
Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)
MSRP*
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Metallic Imperial RedEN500C9F $6,949

* 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.

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