Kawasaki GPZ 500 S (1988–1993) — Specs
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Engine
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Service
Parts and consumables for this motorcycle
Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.
Service notes
Service interval: every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.13-0.18 mm, exhaust cold 0.18-0.23 mm. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-40, 3 L with filter change, 2.8 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK DR8ES (gap 0.7 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 1.8 L. Chain: 104 links, sprockets 16/42 teeth. Tire pressure: front 2 bar, rear 2.2 bar (cold). Tire size: front 110/70-17, rear 130/70-17. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.
OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.
- OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-40)
- Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
- Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)
| Motul 7100 4T ✓ | Motul 5100 4T | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic | Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic |
| Best for | Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track | Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use |
| RPM protection | Excellent — ester base, stable under load | Good — for normal riding conditions |
- Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
- Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)
| Fully Synthetic | Semi-Synthetic | |
|---|---|---|
| Base oil | 100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO) | Mineral oil + synthetic additives |
| Heat resistance | Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM | Good — suitable for normal temperatures |
| Cold start | Better — reaches engine faster when cold | Good — adequate for normal climates |
| Change interval | Longer (up to 10,000 km) | Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical) |
| Price | Higher | Lower |
- Premium Hiflofiltro HF303
- Premium K&N KN-303
- Standard Hiflofiltro HFA2406
- OEM NGK DR8ES
- Premium NGK DR8EIX
- Standard NGK DR8ES
- Premium EBC FA129HH
- Premium EBC FA129HH
- OEM OEM 110/70-17
- OEM OEM 130/70-17
- Premium Yuasa YTX9-BS or YTZ7S (typical 250-500cc)
- Standard TotalEnergies HBF4
- OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
- OEM Air filter inspection
- OEM Spark plug check
- OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years
- OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.13-0.18 mm
- OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.18-0.23 mm
- OEM Fork: 36 mm telescopic fork
- OEM Fork oil grade: 287 ml SAE 10W
