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                | Year of specifications | 1987 |   
                | Engine | 498 cc, 
                  parallel twin |   
                | Transmission | 6-speed, 
                  chain |   
                | Top speed | 130 mph |   
                | 0-60 MPH | - |   
                | Horsepower | 60 hp @ 
                  10,000 rpm |   
                | Weight | 176 kg 
                  / 388 lbs |   
                | Seat 
                  height | - |  
               
                | First introduced in 1987 the Kawasaki GPZ500S is a middleweight 
                  commuter sports bike which offered style and performance as 
                  well as usability and comfort. The price wasn't bad either.
 
 
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