1987 Kawasaki GPZ 500 specifications.

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Engine and transmission 1987 Kawasaki GPZ 500
Engine type:
4 cylinders, 4-stroke, Inline
Displacement:
497 cc (30.37 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke:
55 mm × 52.4 mm (oversquare - shortstroke)
Cooling system:
Water cooled
Power:
70.7 HP (52 kW) @ 11500 rpm
Torque:
46.1 Nm (4.7 kg-m) @ 8500 rpm
Throttle:
Cable operated
Valves:
Valve train:
DOHC, variable
Valves per cylinder:
4
Fuel and ignition:
Sparks per cylinder:
1
Fuel supply system:
Carburetor
Ignition type:
TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Funnel diameter:
34 mm
Compression:
10.8:1
Engine mounting:
Transverse
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Gear box:
Manual 6-speed
Clutch:
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Final drive:
Chain
Spark plug pipe type:
NGK, DR8ES
Motor oil:
Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Starter:
Electric
Dimensions 1987 Kawasaki GPZ 500
Physical measures:
Length:
2095 mm
Width:
700 mm
Height:
1160 mm
Wheel base:
1435 mm
Trail:
91 mm
Seat height: :
775 mm
Weight:
Curb weight:
198 kg
Dry weight:
176 kg
Chassis and suspension 1987 Kawasaki GPZ 500
Frame type:
iron, Double cradle frame
Front:
Suspension:
Cartridge
Suspension travel:
130 mm
Fork angle:
63°
Brake:
Single Disk, Ø270 mm
Tire:
110 / 90 R16
Tire pressure:
2.2 bar, with pillion: 2.2 bar withpilion
Rear:
Suspension:
mono shock, UNI-TRAK
Suspension travel:
100 mm
Brake:
Drum, Ø230 mm
Tire:
130 / 90 R16
Tire pressure:
2.5 bar, with pillion: 2.5 bar withpilion
Other 1987 Kawasaki GPZ 500
ABS available:
No
Power-to-weight ratio:
0.26 HP/kg(3.81 kg/HP)
Acceleration (0-100 km/h):
5.8 sec
Top speed:
175 km/h
Fuel capacity:
18 l
Number of riders:
2 persons