The Kawasaki GS 500 E motorcycle specifications include a 487 cc (29.72 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 169 kg (372.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki GS 500 E 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.
About 29% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
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487 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 56% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1995 |
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| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 487 cc (29.72 cu in) |
| Torque | 39.2 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.9 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 56.6 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 169 kg (372.6 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2692 hp/kg |
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