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Model Type
Sport
Model Type
Sport-Touring
MSRP
$4,799
MSRP
$8,199
Warranty
12
Warranty
36
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Ninja(R) 500R
Display Name
Concours(TM)
Year
2004
Year
2004
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
34 / 25
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque RPM
8500
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.91
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.28
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
997 / 61
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
2
Number Of Carburetors
4
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.57 / 1.78 / 1.38 / 1.13 / 0.96 / 0.85
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
3.17 / 2.06 / 1.59 / 1.33 / 1.15 / 0.97
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.63
Final Drive Ratio
2.71
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/70 R17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 UR18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/70 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 UR16
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
U
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
U
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 37
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Air Assisted
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.88
Length (ft)
7.52
Width (in/mm)
27.6 / 701
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Height (in/mm)
45.7 / 1160.8
Height (in/mm)
55.7 / 1414.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.5 / 1435.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
61.2 / 1555
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
10.5
Length (ft/in)
6.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
388 / 176
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
595 / 270
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
434.3 / 197
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
676.8 / 307
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
410 / 186
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
440.9 / 200
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
7.5 / 28.4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.28
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.68
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.5 / 774.7
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.1 / 789.9
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Chassis Protectors
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
-
Side Cover
No
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
36
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Side Case Mount
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Side Case Material
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Location
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
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