Kawasaki KX500: history, specs, pictures
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Production | 83-04 |
| Engine | 500 |
| Sparkplug | BR8EG '98-04 B9EG '83 , '84 B8EG '85 , '87-88 , '89 , '90-97 |
| 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 |
| Related | KX60 Kawasaki KX80 KX100 KX125 KX250 KX500 |
| Competition | Honda CR500 Suzuki RM500 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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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
See Also
- Kawasaki KX60
- Kawasaki KX65
- Kawasaki KX80
- Kawasaki KX85
- Kawasaki KX100
- Kawasaki KX125
- Kawasaki KX250
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Also called | KX 500 |
| Production | 1987 |
| Class | All |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | carburettor. keihin flat-slide |
| Ignition type | cdi |
| Battery | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | -21 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-19 |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) |
| 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.