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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki KX500 | |name = '''Kawasaki KX500''' | ||
|photo = 2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-0.jpg | |photo = 2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-0.jpg | ||
|aka = KX 500 | |aka = KX 500 | ||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1983-2004 | |production = 1983-2004 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = Motorcross | |class = [[Motorcross]] | ||
|engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | |engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = 8.5:1 | |compression = 8.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Kawasaki KX60|KX60]]<br /> [[Kawasaki KX80]]<br />[[Kawasaki KX100|KX100]]<br />[[Kawasaki KX125|KX125]]<br />[[Kawasaki KX250|KX250]] <br /> [[Kawasaki KX500|KX500]] | |related = [[Kawasaki KX60|KX60]]<br /> [[Kawasaki KX80]]<br />[[Kawasaki KX100|KX100]]<br />[[Kawasaki KX125|KX125]]<br />[[Kawasaki KX250|KX250]] <br /> [[Kawasaki KX500|KX500]] | ||
|competition = [[Honda CR500]] <br /> [[Suzuki RM500]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ490]] | |competition = [[Honda CR500]] <br /> [[Suzuki RM500]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ490]] | ||
|manuals = [[:File:1997 Kawasaki KX125, 250, 500 owners manual.pdf]] | |manuals = [[:File:1997 Kawasaki KX125, 250, 500 owners manual.pdf]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 21" front [[tire]] and a 130/90-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. hydraulic single piston in the front and a single disc. hydraulic single piston in the rear. The front suspension was showa forks while the rear was equipped with a monoshock. The KX500 was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. | It came with a 21" front [[tire]] and a 130/90-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. hydraulic single piston in the front and a single disc. hydraulic single piston in the rear. The front suspension was showa forks while the rear was equipped with a monoshock. The KX500 was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. | ||
==1983== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | <gallery mode='packed-hover'> | ||
File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-0.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500 | File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-0.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500 | ||
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File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-3.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500 | File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-3.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==1986== | |||
1986 was the last year with the link (dogbone). | 1986 was the last year with the link (dogbone). | ||
==1987== | |||
The 1987 model was the first KX500 to use the [[Uni-trak]] [[suspension]]. | |||
==1989== | |||
In 1989 the Kawasaki KX500 received many updates. | In 1989 the Kawasaki KX500 received many updates. | ||
==1991 KX500== | |||
[[Image:1991-Kawasaki-KX500-0.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Kawasaki KX500]] | [[Image:1991-Kawasaki-KX500-0.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Kawasaki KX500]] | ||
[[Image:1991-Kawasaki-KX500-1.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Kawasaki KX500]] | [[Image:1991-Kawasaki-KX500-1.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Kawasaki KX500]] | ||
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== | ==2001 KX500== | ||
< | [[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-3458-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green]] | ||
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-3458-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-3458-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green]] | |||
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==2002== | |||
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki KX500]] | |||
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki KX500]] | |||
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==2004== | |||
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500]] | |||
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-1.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500]] | |||
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-2.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500]] | |||
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-3.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500]] | |||
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*[[Kawasaki KX125]] | *[[Kawasaki KX125]] | ||
*[[Kawasaki KX250]] | *[[Kawasaki KX250]] | ||
{{Kawasaki}} | {{Kawasaki}} | ||