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43/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.27 hp/kg
Torque
39 Nm
Engine
487 ccm
Technical Overview
1995 Kawasaki GS 500 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Kawasaki's naked motorcycle platform, the 1995 Kawasaki GS 500 E pairs a 487 cc (29.7 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45.5 HP (33.2 kW) at 9,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 39.2 Nm (28.9 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 93.4 HP per liter and a 1,700 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,200 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 GS 500 E measures 169 kg (373 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.71 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
93.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.71 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,200 rpm
Engine
Displacement487.0 ccm (29.72 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power45.5 HP (33.2 kW)) @ 9200 RPM
Torque39.2 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.9 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
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Brakes
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Transmission
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