Motorcycle Specs

Make Model	Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500R)
Year	2006-
Engine	Liquid cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	498
Bore x Stroke	74 x 58 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Induction	2x Keihin CVK34
Ignition / Starting	TCBI with digital advance / electric
Max Power	60 hp 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm (rear tyre 54.2 hp @ 9500 rpm )
Max Torque	46 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed / chain
Frame	High-tensile steel, perimeter design
Front Suspension	36 mm Kayaba telescopic fork, 160mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension	Single Kayaba damper, Uni-Trak with adjustable for spring preload, 100mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes	2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tyre	110/70-17
Rear Tyre	130/70-17
Dry-Weight	176 kg
Fuel Capacity	18 Litres
Consumption average	18.2 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	14.6 m / 39.9 n
Standing ¼ Mile	12.5 sec / 164.8 km/h
Top Speed	197.9 km/h
Overview	Sports Rider

The Kawasaki Ninja® 500R offers stable handling and friendly power delivery for new riders, coupled with Ninja styling and willing performance for the more experienced motorcyclist.

Providing excellent fuel economy and an affordable purchase price, the 500R is also a great choice for those who are looking to ease the crunch of soaring gas prices and add some fun to their daily commute.

Expert and beginning riders will appreciate the Ninja 500R’s liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder four-stroke engine. With dual overhead cams actuating four valves per cylinder, the snappy motor is user-friendly and inspirational.
Exploring the top end of this engine’s rev range is entertaining for even the most seasoned riders.

The high-performance engine isnt the only selling point for the Ninja 500R. On twisty back roads, the bike’s lightweight, compact design makes for a great-handling machine. This is complemented by Kawasaki’s UNI-TRAK® rear suspension system, with a progressive linkage similar to the larger-displacement Ninja models.

The Ninja 500R also has the same sporty styling, which contribute to both form and function—the aerodynamic half-fairing provides wind protection for the rider, and is stylishly complemented by a lower fairing.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft and utility vehicles through a network of more than 1,500 independent retailers, with an additional 8,400 retailers specializing in power products and general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 2,400 people in the United States, with more than 450 of them located at the Irvine, California headquarters.

Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good times roll.™”, is recognized worldwide and the brand has become synonymous with powerful, stylish motorcycles for over four decades. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of recreational products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

FEATURES:

Twin-cylinder 498cc Engine
- Compact parallel-twin design
- Superior engineering produces sport bike power with broad usable torque
- Good mass centralization for superior handling

Liquid Cooling
- Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during hard use
- Allows closer engine tolerances for more horsepower
- Includes temperature gauge

Auxiliary Cooling Fan
- Maintains optimum temperature for best performance, fuel economy and reliability

Four Valves per Cylinder
- Better breathing for more power at high rpm
- Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation on today’s gasolines
- Boosts low-end torque
- Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow

34mm CVK Semi-flat Slide Carburetors
- Precise fuel metering provides uniform power delivery at all engine speeds
- Quick throttle response

Digital Ignition
- Microprocessor-controlled timing never needs adjustment
- Ultra-responsive to engine needs

Six-speed Transmission
- Provides excellent acceleration and relaxed highway cruising

Positive Neutral Finder
- Just lift the shift pedal from first at a stop to find neutral easily, every time
- A Kawasaki exclusive

Standard Half Fairing
- Offers rider wind protection for more comfort
- Incorporates large, easy-to-read instruments with twin resettable trip meters
- Stylish lower fairing completes the Ninja® image

Double-cradle Steel Box-section Frame
- High-tensile steel perimeter frame
- Lightweight, with superior rigidity for more precise handling and better control
- Centerstand included for convenience

37mm Front Fork
- Large-diameter fork tubes with thin walls for light weight and exceptional rigidity

Front Disc Brake with Dual-piston Caliper
- Disc is drilled for better cooling and reduced unsprung weight
- Dual-piston caliper increases braking effectiveness

Rear Disc Brake
- Powerful and controllable
- Single-piston caliper

Bottom-link UNI-TRAK® Rear Suspension
- Lowers the center of gravity for better handling
- Progressive rate provides a smoother, more controlled ride
- Lightweight aluminum components provide quick suspension response

17-inch Wheels
- Wide, modern 17-inch rims fit low-profile, high-performance tires

Centerstand and Sidestand
- Permits easy parking, cleaning or servicing

 

The new 2013 Yamaha YZF-R1 is supplied with a fairing additional aggressive with new eyes catch the junction rectifier lights that build it beguiler, additional recently, Yamaha bikes have a powerful build bike within the world. The 2013 YZF-R1 MotoGP new designs ar galvanized by a clamp lightweight on top of 3, a singular addition to the revolutionary cross plane engine sounds. R1 is that the world’s most advanced Open-class production bike.
The 2013 Yamaha YZF-R1 It keeps all the benefits of the technology developed for its precursor YCC-T which might turn out instant throttle. fuel injection system system provides optimum air / fuel mixture for optimum power and sleek throttle response. Controlled-Fill frame behind the light-weight formed Mg, conducive the optimum mass centralization. Linkage and rear shock adopts bottom for optimum suspension characteristics. The sound of the YZF-R1 supersport not like different four-cylinder inline production.

The engineering goal for the R1 is controllability not simply a rise in HP. If that was the case, we have a tendency to might have merely redoubled the facility output of the prevailing engine style leading to a high , onerous to use power band. The 4-valve plate style options a compact combustion chamber that utilizes light-weight, trick, metallic element valves on the intake aspect. The 4-valve style maximizes respiratory potency and overall engine performance. The metallic element intake valves ar 31mm in diameter whereas the steel exhaust valves ar 25mm in diameter. light-weight nonetheless super sturdy VX alloy valve springs management valve movement. Steep valve angles, 11.5 degrees on the intake aspect and twelve.5 degrees on the exhaust turn out a compact combustion chamber.

The light-weight metallic element intake valves scale back the reciprocatory weight of the intake valves letting higher rpms while not the priority of valve float. the utilization of light-weight “Ti” valves has allowed the engineers at Yamaha to use a 4-valve format. within the past, the utilization of five smaller valves allowed the next rev limit since every of the “smaller” valves was comparatively lightweight. the utilization of sunshine weight metallic element currently suggests that the engineers now not got to use the 5-valve style to realize constant high rpms. Combustion chambers are optimized for optimum engine performance. The compression quantitative relation is twelve.7:1. Compact automatic cam chain tensioner reduces each maintenance and mechanical engine noise. Short skirt, solid Al pistons provide lightweight weight, quick throttle response and nice dependability.

Crossplane shaft options 36mm journals for redoubled strength, whereas the mechanical phenomenon moment of the crank has been redoubled by two hundredth versus the last generation R1. Connecting rods ar carburized and use a nut less style. The lower finish “cap” of the rod is created from constant piece of fabric because the higher portion and is cracked away in a very method referred to as “fracture splitting”. This method aids true massive finish form and larger preciseness in con rod dimensions. Ceramic composite cylinder “bores” ar a “liner less” style with the ceramic coating applied on to the Al block to confirm uniform temperature reduction for consistent power delivery, reduced oil consumption, reduced friction and reduced weight. Closed deck cylinder style permits the cylinders to be spaced additional closely along, permitting a narrower engine.

The block could be a complete piece (not integrated into the higher crank case). The profit is reduced weight and a less tall engine that lowers the centre of gravity. A “coupling force balancer” is employed to quell engine vibration for wonderful rider comfort. Compact ACM (alternator) is mounted on to the shaft. The compact ACM uses lanthanide magnets that turn out additional power for a given size than typical magnets, so reducing size and weight. Revised Mikuni fuel injection system system options twin injectors (one set of primary & one set of secondary injectors). this sort of dual contraption system is additionally used on our money supply MotoGP race bike and also the R6. One set of injectors (primary) ar placed within the 45mm throttle bodies whereas the secondary injectors ar placed within the air box terribly close to the pc controlled intake funnels. The revised primary injectors utilize four spray holes to maximise the fuel atomization method. The secondary injectors, placed within the air box, begin to operate at middle rpms forrader to produce additional fuel pro re nata.

Yamaha’s exclusive YCC-I electric-control servo motor-driven variable intake funnel system could be a world’s first on a production bike and works in conjunction with Yamaha’s fly-by-wire technology and FI Systems.

2013 Yamaha YZF-R1 Chip management Throttle (YCC-T) electronically controls the throttle valves for outstanding response and improved controllability the least bit rpms. The YCC-T is employed to supply even additional management of the intake air volume for electric sander torsion character. just like the R6 style, the YCC-T options three – eu’s within the most ECU to manage ignition, fuel injection system and also the YCC-T. This special eu is capable of responding to changes at a speed of one thousandth of a second.
MSRP Price $14,490 (World GP 50th Anniversary – Pearl White/Rapid Red)
ENGINE
Type 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves)
Bore x Stroke 78.0mm X 52.2mm
Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive #530 O-ring chain
CHASSIS
Suspension / Front 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes / Front Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes / Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires / Front 120/70ZR17
Tires / Rear 190/55ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Length 81.5 in
Width 28.1 in
Height 44.5 in
Seat Height 32.8 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal
Fuel Economy** 33 mpg
Wet Weight*** 454 lb
OTHER
Primary Reduction Ratio 65/43 (1.512)
Secondary Reduction Ratio 47/17 (2.765)
Gear Ratio – 1st Gear 38/15 (2.533)
Gear Ratio – 2nd Gear 33/16 (2.063)
Gear Ratio – 3rd Gear 37/21 (1.762)
Gear Ratio – 4th Gear 35/23 (1.522)
Gear Ratio – 5th Gear 30/22 (1.364)
Gear Ratio – 6th Gear 33/26 (1.269)
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)