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Kawasaki Ninja 500R

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Kawasaki Ninja 500R

2005–2010 · Sportbikes

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Suzuki GS 500F

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Suzuki GS 500F

2004–2014 · Sportbikes

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Key specifications

SpecificationKawasaki Ninja 500R2010Suzuki GS 500F2014
Engine displacement498 cm³487 cm³
Power45 hp (33 kW)49 hp (36 kW)
Wet weight197 kg199 kg
Seat height838 mm790 mm
Fuel tank capacity18.2 L20 L

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Engine

SpecificationKawasaki Ninja 500R2010Suzuki GS 500F2014
Engine displacement498 cm³487 cm³
Power45 hp (33 kW)49 hp (36 kW)
Engine typeParallel Twin, four-strokeParallel Twin, four-stroke
CoolingLiquidAir
Fuel systemCarburettorCarburettor

Transmission

SpecificationKawasaki Ninja 500R2010Suzuki GS 500F2014
GearboxManual 6-speedManual 6-speed
Final driveChainChain

Dimensions and weight

SpecificationKawasaki Ninja 500R2010Suzuki GS 500F2014
Wet weight197 kg199 kg
Seat height838 mm790 mm
Wheelbase1,435 mm1,405 mm
Ground clearance119 mm130 mm
Fuel tank capacity18.2 L20 L

Chassis and suspension

SpecificationKawasaki Ninja 500R2010Suzuki GS 500F2014
FrameHigh-tensile steel, perimeter designCompact twin-spar aluminum cradle frame
Front suspension37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in.Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspensionUNI-TRAK system with single shock / 3.9 in.Link type, spring preload adjustable

Brakes and wheels

SpecificationKawasaki Ninja 500R2010Suzuki GS 500F2014
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Front tyre110/70-17120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre130/70-17180/55-ZR17