| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION |
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| Model ID |
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| Manufacturer (Make) | Kawasaki |
| Model Name | Ninja 500 R |
| Year | 2008 |
| Category(class) | Sport |
| Engine |
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| Engine Capacity (Displacement) | 498 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | In-line four |
| Bore x Stroke | Ø74.0 mm x 58.0 mm (Ø2.91 inches x 2.28 inches) |
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | 1.28 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System(Carburetion) | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starter System | Electric |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Powertrain |
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| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Transmission (Final Drive) | Chain |
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes |
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| Frame Type | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
| Front Suspension | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in. |
| Rear Suspension | UNI-TRAK� system with single shock / 3.9 in. |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | Ø220 mm (Ø8.66 inches) |
| Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 130/70-x17 |
| Dimensions |
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| Overall Length | 2096 mm (82.52 inches) |
| Overall Width | 701 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1161 mm (45.71 inches) |
| Seat Height | 775 mm (30.51 inches) |
| Fork Angle (Rake) | 27.0° degrees |
| Trail | 91 mm (3.58 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm (56.5 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | 119 mm (4.69 inches) |
| Dry Weight | 176.0 kg (388 lb) |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.16 litres (4.8 gallons) |
| Performance |
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| Max Torque | 48.50 Nm (35.66 ft*lbs) at 7000 RPM |
| Top Speed | - |
| Acceleration (dart, speedup) time | |
| 0-100 km/h | - |
| 0-60 mph | - |
| 1/4 mile | - |
| 60 to 140 km/h, highest gear | - |
