{"id":1888,"date":"2018-07-19T22:37:09","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T22:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitedogbikes.com\/whitedogblog\/?p=1888"},"modified":"2025-01-04T15:14:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T15:14:40","slug":"gpz500s-specs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitedogbikes.com\/whitedogblog\/gpz500s-specs\/","title":{"rendered":"Kawasaki GPZ500S Specs and Information (1987 to 2004 – aka Kawasaki EX500)"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Kawasaki<\/figure>\n
\"GPZ500S<\/figure>\n

1998 Kawasaki GPZ500 S (‘R’ reg – D5 model)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kawasaki GPZ500S Specs…..<\/h2>\n

The Kawasaki<\/a> GPZ500S was a bikini faired, 498cc sports motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in the UK between 1987 and 2004.
\nConfusingly, the bike was called the ‘GPZ500S’ in Europe and the UK, the ‘EX500’ in the US and other areas for a while then the name outside Europe was changed to the ‘Ninja 500’ in the mid 1990’s and the Ninja 500R in the late 1990’s).
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The GPZ 500 S was a popular mid range sports bike with good reliability, decent handling and a good engine that loved to be revved. The bike was marketed to the ‘biking on a budget’ crowd, and although this showed in some areas (like brakes and shocks), it was generally cheap to run, maintain and insure making it very popular with commuters, 1st time ‘big’ bikers and couriers.
\nAlthough probably a bit ‘long in the tooth’ by today’s standards, it’s still a popular bike and things like the fairing and engine still make it fun to ride for commuting or a weekend blast.<\/p>\n

Need parts for your GPZ500S? Kawasaki GPZ500 parts on Amazon…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A little bit about the Kawasaki GPZ 500…..<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Basic model info…<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/td>\nKawasaki<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model:<\/strong><\/td>\nGPZ500S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model code:<\/strong><\/td>\nEX500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Also known as:<\/strong><\/td>\nEX500, Ninja 500 and Ninja 500R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CC:<\/strong><\/td>\n498cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine type:<\/strong><\/td>\nParallel-twin (4 stroke)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Years in production:<\/strong><\/td>\n1987 to 2004<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Style of bike:<\/strong><\/td>\nSports bike<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insurance:<\/strong><\/td>\nGroup 8 (of 17)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Servicing your bike? You’ll need a GPZ500S workshop manual…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Models and years (in the UK)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Note: The bike is referred to as the ‘EX500’ in the info below, but the ‘EX500’ and ‘GPZ500S’ are the same bike (EX500 was the model code Kawasaki used for the GPZ500S).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

EX500 A1 (Jan 1987 to April 1988)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\nEX500A-000001-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nMiddle weight sports bike with an 8 valve, water cooled parallel twin cylinder engine producing around 59 bhp. The GPZ500S also featured box section frame, lightweight 16 inch cast wheels, side and center stand, single disc front brake, drum rear brake, 2 into 2 exhaust with alloy wrapped end cans and a half fairing and belly pan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nEbony or red<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 A2 (May 1988 to Dec 1989)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\nEX500A-010001-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model with new graphics (‘twin cam 8 valve’ logo on the sides of the fairing) and a new ‘limited edition’ colour added to the range.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nEbony, red or ‘limited edition’ green\/white<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 A3 (Jan 1989 to Aug 1990)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\nEX500A-020501-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model but with ‘500S’ logo on the belly pan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nRed\/white or white\/grey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 A4 (Sept 1990 to Dec 1990)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\nEX500A-033001-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nBlue\/white or red\/white<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a32949<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 A5 (Jan 1991 to Dec 1991)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\nEX500A-060001-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nEbony\/grey or red\/white<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a33370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 A6 (Jan 1992 to Jan 1994)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model with new graphics and no longer has the ‘twin cam 8 valve’ logo on the side of the fairings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nEbony\/grey or blue\/white<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a33499 for a ‘J’ reg
\n\u00a33425 for a 1992 ‘K’ reg
\n\u00a33365 for a 1993 ‘K’ reg
\n\u00a33495 for a 1993 ‘L’ reg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 D1 (Feb 1994 to Dec 1994)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\nEX500D-000001-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nNow has rear disc brake, new, larger 37mm forks, 17 inch front and rear wheels, new bodywork and lower seat height.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nBlack or wine red<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a33995<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 D2 (Jan 1995 to Dec 1995)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\nEX500D-009001-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model with new graphics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nRed or blue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a34095 for an ‘M’ reg
\n\u00a34195 for an ‘N’ reg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 D3 (Jan 1996 to Dec 1996)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nRed\/grey or ebony\/grey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a34395<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 D4 (Jan 1997 to Dec 1997)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nBlack or red<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a34395<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 D5 (Jan 1998 to Oct 1998)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\nEX500D-040001-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a34395<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 D6 (Nov 1998 to Dec 1999)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\nJKAEX500DDA048001-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nBlack pearl or candy red<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a33450 for an ‘S’ reg
\n\u00a33450 for a ‘T’ reg
\n\u00a33550 for a ‘V’ reg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 D7 (Jan 2000 to Oct 2001)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\nJKAEX500DDA055001-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\nBlue or ebony<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a33750 for a ‘V’ reg
\n\u00a33750 for a ‘W’ reg
\n\u00a33750 for a 2000 ‘X’ reg
\n\u00a33795 for a 2001 ‘X’ reg
\n\u00a33795 for a ‘Y’ reg
\n\u00a33795 for a ’51’ reg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 E9 (Nov 2001 to Oct 2002)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a33750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 E10 (Nov 2002 to Oct 2003)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a33795<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 E11 (Nov 2003 to Oct 2004)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a34145<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EX500 E12 (Nov 2004 – Discontinued)…..<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame number started:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Description:<\/strong><\/td>\nSame as above model.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available colours:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (new):<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a34145<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\"EX500<\/figure>\n

GPZ500S in blue and white<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"GPZ500S<\/figure>\n

1999 GPZ500S D6<\/a> model in candy red<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Engine and gearbox specs…..<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Displacement:<\/td>\n498 cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine type:<\/td>\nParallel-twin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Note: A parallel twin engine is slightly different to an inline twin engine. In very simple terms, they both have two cylinders placed side by side, but with a parallel twin both the pistons go up and down together (known as a 360 degree crankshaft angle, so they are at the top or bottom of the cylinder together), an inline twin has opposite pistons, so when 1 is at the top of the cylinder the other is at the bottom (known as a 180 degree crankshaft angle).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Stroke:<\/td>\n4 stroke<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bore\u00d7Stroke:<\/td>\n74x58mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No. of cylinders:<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cam shaft configuration:<\/td>\nDOHC (double overhead cam)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compression ratio:<\/td>\n10.8:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cylinder compression pressure (GPZ500 A – Up to Jan 1994):<\/td>\n8.8 to 13.5 bar (128 to 196 psi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cylinder compression pressure (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\n9.0 to 13.8 bar (131 to 200 psi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Valves:<\/td>\n8 valve (4 per cylinder)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spark plug (GPZ500 A – Up to Jan 1994):<\/td>\nNGK DR8ES<\/a> (x2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spark plug (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\nNGK DR9EA<\/a> (x2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spark plug gap:<\/td>\n0.6 to 0.7mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spark plug torque:<\/td>\n14nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing order:<\/td>\n1 – 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine oil (GPZ500 A – Up to Jan 1994):<\/td>\n10w40 API SE\/SF or higher<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine oil (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\n10w40 API SG or higher<\/a><\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> You can use any grade oil in the GPZ500S engine (mineral, semi synthetic or full synthetic). Although fully synthetic is the best and will offer the best protection for your engine, we normally recommend a semi synth as it’s a good balance between engine protection and price. More info…<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Engine oil capacity (GPZ500 A – Up to Jan 1994):<\/td>\n3.0 litres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine oil capacity (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\n3.4 litres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine oil drain bolt location:<\/td>\nBottom\/underneath of the engine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil filter type:<\/td>\nCanister type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil filter (GPZ500 A1 to A4 – Up to Dec 1990):<\/td>\nHiflo HF202 \/ Filtrex OIF003<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil filter (GPZ500 A5, Jan 1991 onwards):<\/td>\nHiflo HF303 \/ Filtrex OIF006<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil filter torque:<\/td>\n10nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooling system:<\/td>\nLiquid cooled<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooling system capacity:<\/td>\n1.8 litres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clutch:<\/td>\nWet (oil immersed) multiplate clutch<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clutch operation:<\/td>\nCable<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clutch lever free play:<\/td>\n10 to 20mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gearbox:<\/td>\n6 Speed manual (1st gear down, 2nd to 6th gears up, neutral between 1st and 2nd gears)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BHP:<\/td>\n49 bhp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torque:<\/td>\n34 ft\/lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top speed (claimed):<\/td>\n125 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 to 60mph time (claimed):<\/td>\n3.76 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quater mile time (claimed):<\/td>\n12.7 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Note: Top speed, 0-60 time, 1\/4 mile time etc are all very APPROX!!<\/strong> as it’s not unusual for these figures to be slightly inflated by the manufacturer to help sell more bikes! \ud83d\ude00<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Piston ring to cylinder bore clearance:<\/td>\nNew: 0.043mm \/ Max 0.070mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Valve clearance (inlet):<\/td>\n0.13mm to 0.18mm (when cold)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Valve clearance (exhaust):<\/td>\n0.18mm to 0.23mm (when cold)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Idle speed (GPZ500 A – Up to Jan 1994):<\/td>\n1,150 to 1250rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Idle speed (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\n1,200rpm (+\/- 50)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\"EX500<\/figure>\n

Starter motor from a 1998 ‘D5’ model<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Final drive stuff…..<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Final drive:<\/td>\nChain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front sprocket:<\/td>\n16 teeth<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear sprocket:<\/td>\n42 teeth<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chain pitch\/length:<\/td>\n520 pitch \/ 104 links<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chain free play (GPZ500 A – Up to Jan 1994):<\/td>\n35 to 45mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chain free play (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\n35 to 40mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chain stretch limit:<\/td>\n323mm over 20 links<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\"GPZ500S<\/figure>\n
Hiflo HF202 oil filter – GPZ500S A1 to A4<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\"GPZ500S<\/figure>\n
Hiflo HF303 oil filter – GPZ500S A5 model onwards…<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\"EX500<\/figure>\n

GPZ500S inline twin carbs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Carb, fuel and oil stuff…..<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Fuel system:<\/td>\nCarburetor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MPG (average):<\/td>\n45 miles per gallon (very approx)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel tank range (approx):<\/td>\n175 – 200 miles<\/p>\n

There are variations in MPG and tank range between users, mainly due to different riding styles and areas (e.g. city riding vs open road, weekend blast vs touring etc)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fuel tank capacity:<\/td>\n18 litres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel type:<\/td>\nUnleaded petrol (95 octane grade – aka standard petrol from your local garage)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carb make:<\/td>\nKeihin (2x)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carb type:<\/td>\nCVK 34 (34mm flat-slide carbs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pilot screw opening (GPZ500 A – Up to 1993):<\/td>\n2 turns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pilot screw opening (GPZ500 A – 1993 to Jan 1994):<\/td>\n1.75 turns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pilot screw opening (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\n2.25 turns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine oil (GPZ500 A – Up to Jan 1994):<\/td>\n10w40 API SE\/SF or higher<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine oil (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\n10w40 API SG or higher<\/a><\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> You can use any grade oil in the GPZ500S engine (mineral, semi synthetic or full synthetic). Although fully synthetic is the best and will offer the best protection for your engine, we normally recommend a semi synth as it’s a good balance between engine protection and price. More info…<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Engine oil capacity (GPZ500 A – Up to Jan 1994):<\/td>\n3.0 litres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine oil capacity (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\n3.4 litres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine oil drain bolt location:<\/td>\nBottom\/underneath of the engine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil filter type:<\/td>\nCanister type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil filter (GPZ500 A1 to A4 – Up to Dec 1990):<\/td>\nHiflo HF202 \/ Filtrex OIF003<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil filter (GPZ500 A5, Jan 1991 onwards):<\/td>\nHiflo HF303 \/ Filtrex OIF006<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil filter torque:<\/td>\n10nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\"GPZ500S<\/figure>\n

GPZ500S Aftermarket exhaust downpipes<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"GPZ500<\/figure>\n

GPZ500S exhaust end can (there are 2, 1 each side, on the GPZ500)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"EX500<\/figure>\n

GPZ500S CDI\/ignitor unit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Electric stuff…..<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Ignition type:<\/td>\nElectronic CDI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starter:<\/td>\nElectric start<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical system voltage:<\/td>\n12 volts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery voltage (fully charged):<\/td>\n13 to 13.2 volts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery will need charging if below:<\/td>\n12.4 volts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regulated voltage (GPZ500 A – Up to Jan 1994):<\/td>\n14.5 volts (@ 4000 rpm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regulated voltage (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\n15 volts (@ 4000 rpm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spark plug (GPZ500 A – Up to Jan 1994):<\/td>\nNGK DR8ES<\/a> (x2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spark plug (GPZ500 D\/E – Feb 1994 onwards):<\/td>\nNGK DR9EA<\/a> (x2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spark plug gap:<\/td>\n0.6 to 0.7mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spark plug torque:<\/td>\n14nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spark plug ignition:<\/td>\n2 x coil<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery:<\/td>\nCB14L-A2 \/ YB14L-A2 \/ GB14L-A2<\/a><\/p>\n

Notes: <\/strong><\/p>\n