| Engine | Kawasaki GPZ 500s | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 498 cc | 498 cc |
| Max power | 58 hp (@9 800 RPM) | 50 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 33 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 18 lb ft (@7 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | SOHC Desmodue V2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 10.80:1 | 9.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | ngk dr9ea | NGK DR9EA, DENSO X27ESR-U |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 74.0 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 8.51 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 293 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki GPZ 500s | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.652 | |
| Final drive | 2.47 | |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (45 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.722 (67 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (86 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.125 (102 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 0.961 (120 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 0.851 (135 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki GPZ 500s | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel | Steel cradle frame |
| Front susp. | 38 mm Telescopic forks, 5.12 in travel | Fork |
| Rear susp. | Mono shock absorber, 3.94 in travel | Dual shock |