Kawasaki Z 500 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:

Kawasaki Z 500

Year:

1978

Engine:

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC,
2 valve per cylinder.

Capacity:

497 cc / 30.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke:

55 x 52.4 mm

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Compression Ratio:

9.5:1

Induction:
4x 22mm TK

Ignition :
CDI

Starting:
Electric

Max Power :

52 hp / 38.7 kW @ 9000 rpm

Max Torque:

4.5 kgf-m / 32.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm

Transmission :

6 Speed 

Final Drive:
Chain

Front Suspension:

Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension:

Dual shock

Front Brakes:

2x discs

Rear Brakes:

Single disc

Front Tyre:

3.25-19

Rear Tyre:

3.75-18

Dry Weight :

174 kg / 384 lbs

Fuel Capacity :

15 Litres / 3.9 US gal