2009 Kawasaki NINJA 500 R motorcycle

Exciting two-wheel fun, practical two-wheel efficiency

Practicality is the Kawasakis Ninja 500R is biggest asset as it strikes an ideal balance between function, form, and budget that is rarely achieved in the sport bike world. A sensible sportbike, the 500R is ready to rip, yet remains friendly enough for beginners to feel confident in its manners.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
 - MANUFACTURER : Kawasaki
 - MODEL YEAR : 2009
 - MODEL : Ninja 500R
ENGINE
 - ENGINE : 4-stroke, DOHC, parallel twin
 - DISPLACEMENT : 498 cc
 - BORE X STROKE : 74 x 58 mm
 - COMPRESSION RATIO : 10.8:1
 - CARBURETION : Keihin CVK34 x 2
 - STARTING : Electric
 - COOLING : Liquid
 - IGNITION : TCBI with digital advance
DIMENSIONS
 - LENGTH : 82.5 in.
 - WIDTH : 27.6 in.
 - HEIGHT : 45.7 in.
 - WEIGHT : 434.4 lbs.
 - GROUND CLEARANCE : 4.7 in.
 - FRAME : High-tensile steel, perimeter design
 - WHEELBASE : 56.5 in.
 - FUEL CAPACITY : 4.8 gal.
 - SEAT HEIGHT : 30.5 in.
DRIVETRAIN
 - TRANSMISSION : 6-speed
 - FINAL DRIVE : Chain
 - SUSPENSION : Front: 37 mm hydraulic telescopic fork; 5.1 in. travel
Rear: UNI-TRAK system with single shock; 3.9 in. travel
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
 - BRAKES : Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Disc
 - TIRES : Front: 110/70 x 17 tubeless
Rear: 130/70 x 17 tubeless
 - RAKE : 27 degree
 - TRAIL : 3.6 in.

Exciting two-wheel fun, practical two-wheel efficiency