General |
Year
|
2024
|
2024
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Manufacturer
|
Kawasaki
|
Kawasaki
|
Model Name
|
Z500
|
Z500
|
Trim Name
|
ABS
|
ABS
|
Generic Type (Primary)
|
Standard
|
Standard
|
Engine |
Engine Type
|
4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
|
4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
|
Engine Power
|
51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm
|
51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm
|
Engine Torque
|
31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
|
31.7 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm
|
Displacement
|
451cc
|
451cc
|
Cooling System
|
Liquid-cooled
|
Liquid-cooled
|
Bore
|
70.0 mm
|
70.0 mm
|
Stroke
|
58.6 mm
|
58.6 mm
|
Compression Ratio
|
11.3:1
|
11.3:1
|
Fuel System
|
DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
|
DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
|
Ignition
|
TCBI with Electronic Advance
|
TCBI with Electronic Advance
|
Starter
|
Electric
|
Electric
|
Lubrication
|
Forced lubrication, wet sump
|
Forced lubrication, wet sump
|
Drivetrain |
Transmission
|
6-speed
|
6-speed
|
Final Drive
|
Sealed chain
|
Sealed chain
|
Chassis |
Frame Type
|
Trellis, high-tensile steel
|
Trellis, high-tensile steel
|
Suspension |
Front Suspension
|
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
|
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
|
Rear Suspension
|
Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
|
Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload
|
Brakes |
Front braking system
|
Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers and ABS
|
Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers and ABS
|
Rear braking system
|
Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper and ABS
|
Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper and ABS
|
Wheels & Tires |
Front Tire
|
110/70-17
|
110/70-17
|
Front Wheel Travel
|
4.7 in
|
4.7 in
|
Rear Tire
|
150/60-17
|
150/60-17
|
Rear Wheel Travel
|
5.1 in
|
5.1 in
|
Dimensions |
Rake/trail
|
24.5° / 3.6 in
|
24.5° / 3.6 in
|
Overall Length
|
78.5 in
|
78.5 in
|
Overall Width
|
31.5 in
|
31.5 in
|
Overall Height
|
41.5 in
|
41.5 in
|
Ground Clearance
|
5.7 in
|
5.7 in
|
Seat Height
|
30.9 in
|
30.9 in
|
Wheelbase
|
54.1 in
|
54.1 in
|
Capacities |
Fuel Capacity
|
3.7 gal
|
3.7 gal
|
Weights |
Curb Weight
|
366.0 lb
|
366.0 lb
|
Color |
Colors
|
Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Graphite Gray
|
Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Graphite Gray
|
Features |
Features
|
ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
|
ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP
|
Warranty |
Warranty
|
12 months
|
12 months
|
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