The Kawasaki GPX 500 R motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine, power of 75.1 hp (54.8 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki GPX 500 R compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 65th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 28% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
75.1 hp — more powerful than about 65% of Kawasaki models with power data.
497 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Kawasaki models.
210 kg — heavier than about 52% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 48%.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.358 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 357.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 151.1 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1989 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 497 cc (30.33 cu in) |
| Power | 75.1 hp (54.8 kW) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | wet plate |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 210 kg (463 lb) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 205.0 km/h (127.4 mph) |
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