Kawasaki Ninja 500R suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Ninja 500R, 2000 to 2009: adjustable rear preload, 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2000–2009 Kawasaki Ninja 500R
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Kawasaki Ninja 500R

2000–2009 · sport · 498 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel100 mm (3.9 in)
Fork diameter38 mm (1.5 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire110/70-17
Rear tire130/70-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1435 mm (56.5 in)
Rake27°
Trail91 mm (3.6 in)
Seat height775 mm (30.5 in)
Front brakeSingle 270mm semi-floating disc, dual-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 220mm disc, single-piston caliper

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