All eyes are on you when riding the Z500 SE supernaked. With distinctive bodywork and a powerful 451cc engine, this aggressively styled streetfighter is for those who are not afraid to be seen.
All eyes are on you when riding the Z500 SE supernaked. With distinctive bodywork and a powerful 451cc engine, this aggressively styled streetfighter is for those who are not afraid to be seen.
Engine type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin |
Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
Valve system | DOHC, 8 valves |
Bore x stroke | 70.0 x 58.6 mm |
Displacement | 451 cm³ |
Fuel system | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 |
Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Starting system | Electric |
Ignition system | Digital |
Maximum power | 33.4 kW {45.4 PS} / 9,000 rpm |
Maximum torque | 42.6 N•m {4.3 kgf•m} / 6,000 rpm |
CO2 emission | 89 g/km |
Fuel consumption | 3.8 l/100km |
Transmission | 6-speed, return shift |
Clutch | Wet, multi disc |
Primary reduction ratio | 2.029 (69/34) |
Gear ratios 1st | 2.929 (41/14) |
Gear ratios 2nd | 2.056 (37/18) |
Gear ratios 3rd | 1.619 (34/21) |
Gear ratios 4th | 1.333 (32/24) |
Gear ratios 5th | 1.154 (30/26) |
Gear ratios 6th | 1.037 (28/27) |
Final drive | Sealed chain |
Final reduction ratio | 3.071 (43/14) |
Frame type | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
Trail | 92 mm |
Wheel travel front | 120 mm |
Wheel travel rear | 130 mm |
Tyre, front | 110/70R17 M/C 54H |
Tyre, rear | 150/60R17 M/C 66H |
L x W x H | 1,995 x 800 x 1,050 mm |
Steering angle L R | 35° / 35° |
Wheel base | 1,375 mm |
Ground clearance | 145 mm |
Fuel capacity | 14.0 litres |
Seat height | 785 mm |
Curb mass | 168 kg |
Front brake type | Single semi-floating disc |
Front brake diameter | Ø 310 mm |
Front brake caliper type | Balanced actuation dual-piston |
Rear brake type | Single disc |
Rear brake diameter | Ø 220 mm |
Front suspension type | Telescopic fork |
Front suspension diameter | Ø 41 mm |
Rear suspension type | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability |
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