The Kawasaki GPZ500S, sold as the EX500 in the US, was a sport tourer launched in 1987. It used a liquid-cooled 498cc parallel twin, offering lively performance and good fuel economy.
It was popular with new riders and commuters for many years. Rivals included the Suzuki GS500 and Honda CB500.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ![]() |
498 cc | 60 hp | 178 kg | 775 mm | 41 |
| 2003 | ![]() |
498 cc | 60 hp | 176 kg | 775 mm | 40 |
| 2002 | ![]() |
498 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 39 |
| 2001 | ![]() |
499 cc | 50 hp | 170 kg | 775 mm | 40 |
| 2000 | ![]() |
499 cc | 40 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 30 |
| 1999 | ![]() |
499 cc | 60 hp | 173 kg | 800 mm | 40 |
| 1998 | ![]() |
498 cc | 60 hp | 176 kg | 775 mm | 40 |
| 1997 | ![]() |
498 cc | 60 hp | 176 kg | 775 mm | 40 |
| 1996 | ![]() |
498 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 38 |
| 1995 | ![]() |
498 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 40 |
| 1994 | ![]() |
499 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 30 |
| 1993 | ![]() |
499 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 39 |
| 1992 | ![]() |
499 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 39 |
| 1991 | ![]() |
499 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 39 |
| 1990 | ![]() |
499 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 39 |
| 1989 | ![]() |
499 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 39 |
| 1988 | ![]() |
499 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 39 |
| 1987 | ![]() |
499 cc | 60 hp | 179 kg | 775 mm | 39 |