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| Name | value |
|---|---|
| year | 1993 |
| area code | AR,GR |
| frame range | ZX500D 000001 - ZX500D 002000 |
| engine range | ZX500CE 000001 - ZX500CE 999999 |
The GPZ series of Kawasaki’s started by the worlds first ‘Modern Super-bike’ the GPZ900, were all styled similarly and were all cutting edge at that time. Following the GPZ theme, the GPZ500 was liquid cooled, with a DOHC 16 valve four cylinder engine at it’s launch in 1985.
Performance for a mere 500 was breathtaking, with 75bhp @ 11500 rpm, allowing a top speed of 137mph, no production four stroke 500cc machine had even come close to this before! With a reasonable dry weight of 180kg, it had vivid acceleration to match, all wrapped up in a stiff fine handling chassis.
Name: GPX500R
Model Code: ZX500B
Capacity (CC): 498
Power (BHP): 76 @ 11500 rpm
Top Speed (MPH): 137
Standing 1/4 Mile (Sec): N/A
Fuel Economy (MPG): 35 - 70
Dry Weight (KG): 180