| Attribute | Kawasaki GPZ 500 S 1999 × | Kawasaki Zephyr 550 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1999 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki GPZ 500 S | Kawasaki Zephyr 550 |
| Category | Sport touring | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 553 |
| Power (kw) | 43.8 | 36.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 0.51 | 0.52 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 46 | 40 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 58 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 52.4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 11.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 12.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 140/70-18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 115 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,435 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 200 | 206 |
| Seat height (mm) | 800 | 770 |
| Front percentage of weight | 47.2 | 49.8 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 185 | 160 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 4.9 | 6.3 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | 15 |