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1998 NINJA® 500R SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 4-stroke, DOHC, parallel twin
Displacement 498cc
Starting Electric
Bore x Stroke 74.0 x 58.0mm
Cooling Liquid
Carburetion Keihin CVK34 x 2
Ignition Digital
Transmission 6-speed
Frame High tensile steel, perimeter design
Rake/trail 27 degrees/3.6 in.
Suspension, front 37mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear UNI-TRAK® system with single shock
Wheel travel, front 5.1 in.
Wheel travel, rear 3.9 in.
Tire, front 110/70x17 tubeless
Tire, rear 130/70x17 tubeless
Brakes, front/rear Hydraulic disc/Disc
Overall length 82.5 in.
Overall width 27.6 in.
Overall height 45.7 in.
Ground clearance 4.7 in.
Seat height 30.5 in.
Dry weight 388 lbs.
Fuel capacity 4.8 gal./18 L.
Wheelbase 56.5 in.
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