The Kawasaki ZZ-R 500 motorcycle specifications include a 484 cc (29.53 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 217 kg (478.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki ZZ-R 500 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 30% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 18% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th 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.
484 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Kawasaki models.
18 L — larger than about 67% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,075
2,122
Close to average.
700
833
16% below average.
1,170
1,175
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/60-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 360 km |
Model information
| Year released | 1991 |
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| Category | Sport touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 484 cc (29.53 cu in) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| 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 | 120/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 217 kg (478.4 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,075 mm (81.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,170 mm (46.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 214.0 km/h (133.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3275 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | Double stainless steel pipes |
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