EN 500

2002 Kawasaki EN 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2002 Kawasaki EN 500 utilizes a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46 HP (33.6 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 92.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the EN 500 measures 199 kg (439 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.33 kg per horsepower).

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.