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Kawasaki Ninja 500 R 2005

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2005 Kawasaki Ninja 500 R

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The 2005 Kawasaki NINJA® 500R sportbike has all the elements of a great mid-sized sportbike: torquey parallel twin engine, nimble chassis, comfortable ergonomics and wind protection, and sleek NINJA styling. It´s also inexpensive to own and operate.

General information
Model:	Kawasaki Ninja 500 R
Year:	2005
Category:	Sport
Rating:	76.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Twin
Stroke:	4
Compression:	10.8:1
Bore x stroke:	74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	TCBI with digital advance
Starter:	Electric
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Chain
More details	Consult a Kawasaki repair manual.
Physical measures
Dry weight:	176.0 kg (388.0 pounds)
Seat height:	775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,161 mm (45.7 inches)
Overall width:	701 mm (27.6 inches)
Ground clearance:	119 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,435 mm (56.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:	High-tensile steel, perimeter design
Rake (fork angle):	27.0°
Front suspension:	Hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear suspension:	UNI-TRAK® system with single shock
Front tyre dimensions:	110/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions:	130/70-17
Front brakes:	Single disc. Hydralic
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	18.16 litres (4.80 gallons)
Color options:	Ebony/Metallic Graystone, Candy Thunder Blue/Ebony
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