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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja | 
			
				| Years: | 1998-00 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 58 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled, | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Engine Oil: | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | 
			
					
						| Spark Plug: | NGK, DR9EA | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Power Rear Tyre: | 54.7 hp @ 9500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Iron, Double cradle frame | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 38mm Telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 91 mm / 3.5 in | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 110/70- 17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 - 17 | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 63° | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2095 mm / 82.4 in Width 700 mm / 30.3 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.6 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.4 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Hieght: | 775 mm / 30.5 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 176 kg / 388 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 
			
					
						| Road Test: | Motosprint 1994 Tuttomoto 1994 |