GPZ 500 S

1994 Kawasaki GPZ 500 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the motorcycle segment, the 1994 Kawasaki GPZ 500 S utilizes a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 9,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 45.1 Nm (33.3 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 120.5 HP per liter and a 1,300 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (9,800 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 GPZ 500 S measures 179 kg (395 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.98 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 17 indexed model years from 1987 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.