Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Kawasaki - GPZ 500 S (EX 500 A3) 89, showing anything for service information to the amount of fork oil or even the tyre pressures. If you would like to contribute any missing information, please use the edit link below.
Back.Bike Info
CC:
500
Service
Chain Freeplay mm:
35-45
Cooling System (litres):
1.8
Engine Oil Classification API:
SF
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W40
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
3
Idle Speed (rpm):
1150 - 1250
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.6 - 0.7
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
2.2 - 32
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
2.5 - 36
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
2.0 - 28
Tyre Pressure Front - Pillion Bar / psi:
2.2 - 32
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.18 - 0.23 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.13 - 0.18 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12
Spark Plugs:
NGK DR8ES
Engine
Type:
Liquid Cooled DOHC Parallel Twin
Bore x Stroke:
74 x 58 mm
Carburation:
Keihin CVK X 2
Displacement:
498 cc
No. of Valves:
8
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
104
Sprocket front:
16
Sprocket rear:
40
Misc.
Motorcycle Style:
Sports
Tyres
Front:
100/90-H16 Tubeless
Rear:
130/90-H16 Tubeless
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