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{{Infobox Motorcycle
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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KX500
|name            = Kawasaki KX500
|image           =  
|photo           = 2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-0.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              = KX 500
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =
|production      = 83-04
|production      = 1983-2004
|model_year      =  
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =  
|predecessor      =
|successor        =  
|successor        =
|class            =  
|class            = Motorcross
|engine          = 500
|engine          = single cylinder, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =  
|compression      = 8.5:1
|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        =89 mph
|power            =  
|power            =
|torque          =  
|torque          =
|ignition        =  
|fuel_system      = carburetor. keihin flat-slide
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|BR8EG}} '98-04<br />{{sparkplug|B9EG}} '83 , '84<br />{{sparkplug|B8EG}} '85 , '87-88 , '89 , '90-97
|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 =  
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40
|turning_radius  =  
|fuel_consumption =
|related          =  
|turning_radius  =
|competition      =  
|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]]
|manuals          = [[:File:1997 Kawasaki KX125, 250, 500 owners manual.pdf]]<br />
[[:File:Kawasaki KX125 KX250 KX500 1988-2004 Service Manual.pdf]]
|final_drive={{chain|520x114}} ‘98-04<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|front_sprocket=14T ‘98-04<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|rear_sprocket=47T ‘98-04<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
}}


The '''Kawasaki KX500''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1983 to 2004.
The '''[[Kawasaki]] KX500''' was a single cylinder, [[two-stroke]] open class [[motorcross]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1983 to 2004.
==1986==
 
==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===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-0.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500
File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-1.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500
File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-2.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500
File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-3.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500
</gallery>
==KX500 B==
===1985===
===1986===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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
</gallery>
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==
==1989==
===1988===
==KX500 E==
===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-KX500-1.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]]
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===1997===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-0.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500
File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-1.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500
File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-2.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500
File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-3.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500
File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-4.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500
</gallery>
===2001 KX500===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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
</gallery>
===2002===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki KX500
File:2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki KX500
</gallery>
===2004===
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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
</gallery>


==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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==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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*[[Kawasaki KX125]]
*[[Kawasaki KX125]]
*[[Kawasaki KX250]]
*[[Kawasaki KX250]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Kawasaki}}
{{Kawasaki}}


[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KX500]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KX500]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KX series]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KX series]]
[[Category:Motorcross motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

Latest revision as of 20:01, 23 November 2019


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

2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-0.jpg
Kawasaki KX500
Manufacturer
Kawasaki
Also called KX 500
Production 1983-2004
Class Motorcross
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Top Speed 89 mph
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
Final Drive Chain: 520x114 ‘98-04[1]
Front Sprocket 14T ‘98-04[1]
Rear Sprocket 47T ‘98-04[1]
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
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
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

Brochures ·

EngineEdit

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

DriveEdit

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

ChassisEdit

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 AEdit

1983Edit

  • 1983 Kawasaki KX500

  • 1983 Kawasaki KX500

  • 1983 Kawasaki KX500

  • 1983 Kawasaki KX500

KX500 BEdit

1985Edit

1986Edit

  • 1986 Kawasaki KX 500

  • 1986 Kawasaki KX 500

  • 1986 Kawasaki KX 500

  • 1986 Kawasaki KX 500

  • 1986 Kawasaki KX 500

1986 was the last year with the link (dogbone).

KX500 CEdit

1987Edit

The 1987 model was the first KX500 to use the Uni-trak suspension.

KX500 DEdit

1988Edit

KX500 EEdit

1989Edit

In 1989 the Kawasaki KX500 received many updates.


1991 KX500Edit

 
1991 Kawasaki KX500
 
1991 Kawasaki KX500


1997Edit

  • 1997 Kawasaki KX 500

  • 1997 Kawasaki KX 500

  • 1997 Kawasaki KX 500

  • 1997 Kawasaki KX 500

  • 1997 Kawasaki KX 500

2001 KX500Edit

  • 2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green

  • 2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green

  • 2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green

2002Edit

  • 2002 Kawasaki KX500

  • 2002 Kawasaki KX500

2004Edit

  • 2004 Kawasaki KX500

  • 2004 Kawasaki KX500

  • 2004 Kawasaki KX500

  • 2004 Kawasaki KX500



In MediaEdit

See AlsoEdit

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019. 
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