Tech. Section
Kawasaki EX500 Specs
1982 - 2005
1982 - 2005
| 1982 - 2005 EX500 Specifications | ||
| Engine and Transmission | ||
| Displacement | 498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) | |
| Engine Ttype | Twin | |
| Stroke | 4 | |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | |
| Bore x Stroke | 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) | |
| Fuel System | Carburetor; Keihin CVK34 x 2 | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Cooling System | Liquid | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | |
| final Drive | Chain | |
| Physical Measures | ||
| Dry Weight | 176.0 kg (388.0 pounds) | |
| Seat Hheight | 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | |
| Overall Height | 1,161 mm (45.7 inches) | |
| Overall Width | 701 mm (27.6 inches) | |
| Ground Clearance | 119 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 inches) | |
| Chassis and Dimensions | ||
| Frame Type | High-tensile steel, perimeter design | |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.0 degrees | |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork | |
| Rear Suspension | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock | |
| Front Tyre Dimensions | 110/70-17 | |
| Rear Tyre Dimensions | 130/70-17 | |
| Front Brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc | |
| Other Specifications | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons) | |