Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki KX500"
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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. | ||
==KX500 A== | |||
==1983== | ===1983=== | ||
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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 | ||
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==KX500 B== | |||
==1986== | ===1985=== | ||
===1986=== | |||
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File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-0.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500 | File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-0.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== | ==KX500 C== | ||
===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]]. | ||
==KX500 D== | |||
===1988=== | |||
==KX500 E== | |||
==1989== | ==1989== | ||
In 1989 the Kawasaki KX500 received many updates. | In 1989 the Kawasaki KX500 received many updates. | ||
==1991 KX500== | ===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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==1997== | ===1997=== | ||
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File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-0.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500 | File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-0.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500 | ||
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File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-4.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500 | File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-4.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500 | ||
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==2001 KX500== | ===2001 KX500=== | ||
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File:2001-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-3458-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-3458-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green | |||
< | File:2001-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-3458-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green | ||
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==2002== | ===2002=== | ||
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File:2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
< | File:2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki KX500 | ||
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==2004== | ===2004=== | ||
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File:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
File:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-1.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
File:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-2.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
< | File:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-3.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500 | ||
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Revision as of 01:46, 24 October 2019
'Kawasaki KX500' | |
Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
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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 |
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 File:Kawasaki KX125 KX250 KX500 1988-2004 Service Manual.pdf More Manuals |
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.
KX500 A
1983
KX500 B
1985
1986
1986 was the last year with the link (dogbone).
KX500 C
1987
The 1987 model was the first KX500 to use the Uni-trak suspension.
KX500 D
1988
KX500 E
1989
In 1989 the Kawasaki KX500 received many updates.
1991 KX500
1997
2001 KX500
2002
2004
In Media
See Also
- Kawasaki KX60
- Kawasaki KX65
- Kawasaki KX80
- Kawasaki KX85
- Kawasaki KX100
- Kawasaki KX125
- Kawasaki KX250
References
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