Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja / ZX 600R (1989-93) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (2003-04)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GPX 600R Ninja / ZX 600R | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja |
| Years: | 1989-93 | 2003-04 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 598 cc / 36.1 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 60 x 52.4 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.71 | 10.8:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 4x 32mm Keihin CV carburetors | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 84 hp / 62 kW @ 11000 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre: | 74.8 hp @ 10300 rpm | 54.7 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 42 ft-lb / 5.8kgf-m @ 9000 rpm | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Telescopic with electronic anti-drive. | 38mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Rising rate monoshock with adjustable preload and rebounding preload. | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 270mm discs | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 130mm disc | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 V16 | 110/70- 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90 V16 | 130/70 - 17 |
| Trail: | 91 mm / 3.6 in | 91 mm / 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1435 mm / 56.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 180 kg / 397 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal |