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==1986==
==1986==
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File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-0.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500
File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-1.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500
File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-2.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500
File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-3.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500
File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-4.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500
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1986 was the last year with the link (dogbone).
1986 was the last year with the link (dogbone).
==1987==
==1987==
The 1987 model was the first KX500 to use the [[Uni-trak]] [[suspension]].
The 1987 model was the first KX500 to use the [[Uni-trak]] [[suspension]].

Revision as of 16:35, 27 August 2019

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'Kawasaki KX500'
Manufacturer
[[Kawasaki]]
Also called KX 500
Production 1983-2004
Class [[:Category:Motorcross motorcycles|Motorcross]] [[Category:Motorcross motorcycles]]
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel System carburetor. keihin flat-slide
Ignition cdi
Spark Plug NGK BR8EG '98-04
NGK B9EG '83 , '84
NGK B8EG '85 , '87-97
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet plate
Suspension Front: showa forks
Rear: monoshock
Brakes Front: single disc. hydraulic single piston
Rear: single disc. hydraulic single piston
Front Tire 3.00-21 '83 , '84 , '85
80/100-21 '87-88 , '89 , '90-97 , '98-04
Rear Tire 110/90-19 '89
120/90-19 '90-97 , '98-04
140/80-18 '85
6705 '83 , '84
110/100-18 '87-88
Weight
Fuel Capacity 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters)
Related KX60
Kawasaki KX80
KX100
KX125
KX250
KX500
Competition Honda CR500
Suzuki RM500
Yamaha YZ490
Manuals File:1997 Kawasaki KX125, 250, 500 owners manual.pdf
More Manuals

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The Kawasaki KX500 was a single cylinder, two-stroke open class motorcross motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1983 to 2004.

Engine

The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. Fuel was supplied via a membrane & variable discharge openings.

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.

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.

1983

1986

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.


1991 KX500

1991 Kawasaki KX500
1991 Kawasaki KX500



2001 KX500

2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green
2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green
2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green


2002

2002 Kawasaki KX500
2002 Kawasaki KX500


2004

2004 Kawasaki KX500
2004 Kawasaki KX500
2004 Kawasaki KX500
2004 Kawasaki KX500




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