EN 500

1994 Kawasaki EN 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1994 Kawasaki EN 500 motorcycle, Kawasaki features a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 40.2 Nm (29.7 lb-ft) at 7,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 100.2 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (7,300 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), 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 187 kg (412 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.74 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.