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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki KX500 | |name = '''Kawasaki KX500''' | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|aka = | |aka = KX 500 | ||
|manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1983-2004 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = [[All]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = 8.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = carburettor. keihin flat-slide | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|BR8EG}} '98-04<br />{{sparkplug|B9EG}} '83 , '84<br />{{sparkplug|B8EG}} '85 , '87 | |ignition = cdi | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BR8EG}} '98-04<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B9EG}} '83 , '84<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8EG}} '85 , '87-97 | |||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
|frame = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|suspension = | Clutch: wet plate <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: [[showa]] forks <br> | |||
Rear: monoshock | |||
|brakes =Front: single disc. [[hydraulic]] single [[piston]] <br>Rear: single disc. hydraulic single piston | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} '83 , '84 , '85<br />{{tire|80/100-21}} '87-88 , '89 , '90-97 , '98-04 | |front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} '83 , '84 , '85<br />{{tire|80/100-21}} '87-88 , '89 , '90-97 , '98-04 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|110/90-19}} '89<br />{{tire|120/90-19}} '90-97 , '98-04<br />{{tire|140/80-18}} '85<br />{{tire|6705}} '83 , '84<br />{{tire|110/100-18}} '87-88 | |rear_tire = {{tire|110/90-19}} '89<br />{{tire|120/90-19}} '90-97 , '98-04<br />{{tire|140/80-18}} '85<br />{{tire|6705}} '83 , '84<br />{{tire|110/100-18}} '87-88 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
|length = | |length = | ||
|width = | |width = | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = | ||
|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |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]] | |competition = [[Honda CR500]] <br /> [[Suzuki RM500]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ490]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Kawasaki]] KX500''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke All [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] in 1987. | |||
==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 a showa forks while the rear was equipped with a monoshock. The KX500 was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. | |||
The '''Kawasaki KX500''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1983 to 2004. | The '''Kawasaki KX500''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1983 to 2004. | ||
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==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/in-the-line-of-duty-the-fbi-murders#kawasaki-kx500 In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/alarm-fur-cobra-11-die-autobahnpolizei#kawasaki-kx500 Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/zombies-gone-wild#kawasaki-kx500 Zombies Gone Wild] | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KX500]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KX500]] | ||
[[Category:Kawasaki KX series]] | [[Category:Kawasaki KX series]] | ||
[[Category:All motorcycles]] | [[Category:All motorcycles]] | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 2 June 2019
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Also called | KX 500 |
| Production | 1983-2004 |
| Class | All |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel system | carburettor. keihin flat-slide |
| Ignition type | cdi |
| Sparkplug | 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 |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) |
| Related | KX60 Kawasaki KX80 KX100 KX125 KX250 KX500 |
| Competition | Honda CR500 Suzuki RM500 Yamaha YZ490 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
| Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos | |
The Kawasaki KX500 was a single cylinder, two-stroke All motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1987.
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 a showa forks while the rear was equipped with a monoshock. The KX500 was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank.
The Kawasaki KX500 is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1983 to 2004.
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
2001 KX500
2002
2004
In Media
See Also
- Kawasaki KX60
- Kawasaki KX65
- Kawasaki KX80
- Kawasaki KX85
- Kawasaki KX100
- Kawasaki KX125
- Kawasaki KX250
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