| MODEL | KAWASAKI EX 500R NINJA 1995 - 1996 |
| Year | 1995 - 1996 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 43.7 kW / 60 hp @ 9800 rpm (54.7 hp at rear wheel @ 9500 rpm) |
| Max Torque | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Ignition | TCI (transistor controlled ignition) |
| Induction | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump, semi-synthetic 10W/40 engine oil |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Iron, double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm telescopic forks, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload, 100 mm / 3.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 270 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2095 mm / 82.4 in |
| Overall Width | 700 mm / 30.3 in |
| Overall Height | 1160 mm / 45.6 in |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 176 kg / 388 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | About 190 km/h / 118 mph (road test) |
A second-generation EX500 with 17-inch wheels, new bodywork and firmer suspension, sold as the Ninja 500 and GPZ500S in different markets. The engine was little changed from the original 498 cc DOHC twin, and the revised bike was pitched at value-minded riders. Its light weight and forgiving handling kept it popular as a first big bike.
