GPZ 500 S

2000 Kawasaki GPZ 500 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2000 Kawasaki GPZ 500 S pairs a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 40 HP (29.2 kW) at 9,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 47 Nm (34.7 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.2 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 indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GPZ 500 S measures 179 kg (395 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.48 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.

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.