GPZ500S reviewAnonymous but sturdy workhorse with one half of an old GPZ1000RX motor Visordown Updated: 19 Sep 2018 Share Add as a preferred source BrandKawasakiCategorySportsEngine Capacity498ccPrice£3,499.00ProsCheap to insure and run.ConsBetter bikes are out there.In This ArticleMPGpricereviewfor saleforumspecstop speedspecificationsbhphorsepowerpicturesExhaustsParts & Spares Previous NSR125RR (1994 - 2003) review Next ZXR750 review More News Motorbike Still naughty by nature, or has the 790 Duke grown up? 22/06/26 Motorbike Suzuki's SV650 finally gets the update it deserved 22/06/26 MotoGP MotoGP announces Dutch Grand Prix watch party in London 21/06/26 General 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX available with new offer 19/06/26 New Bikes Norton’s all-new 206 bhp superbike arrives in the UK 19/06/26 General SW-Motech welcomes huge crowds as part of Open House event 18/06/26Latest Reviews Motorbike Still naughty by nature, or has the 790 Duke grown up? 22/06/26 Motorbike Suzuki's SV650 finally gets the update it deserved 22/06/26 Gear Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma review: the best plug-n-play motorcycle airbag solution? 13/06/26 Gear Oxford's £340 adventure suit has become my go-to kit in 30°C heat 09/06/26 Gear Three boots in one: Eleveit X Privilege E-Dry Enduro review 08/06/26Subscribe to our NewsletterGet the latest motorcycling news, reviews, exclusives and promotions direct to your inboxFor more information, read our Privacy Policy Leave this field blank More Reviews Road Test This Chinese bike is super cheap; is it worth it? 08/06/26 Motorbike CFMoto 1000MT-X review: More than just a budget ADV? 01/06/26 First Ride You can’t afford not to buy Hero’s new dual sport 23/05/26 Motorbike Norton Manx R review: Why this bike feels so different to the competition 20/05/26 First Ride Ducati’s new DesertX manages to live up to the hype 18/05/26