EN 500

1991 Kawasaki EN 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1991 Kawasaki EN 500 features a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 100.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the EN 500 measures 200 kg (441 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 157 km/h (98 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 1990 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.