Kymco MXU500: history, specs, pictures
| Kymco MXU500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | MXU500RL, MXU 500 RL, MXU500 4x4 IRS, MXU 500 4x4 IRS, MXU500i DX, MXU500i LE, MXU 500i LE, MXU500i, MXU 500i, MXU 500, MXU500 IRS, MXU 500 IRS |
| Production | 2010 - 2017 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 92.0mm x 75.0mm |
| Top Speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 19.58 HP (14.6 KW) @ 5800RPM |
| Torque | 29.5 ft/lbs (40.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Fuel System | injection. efi |
| Ignition | cdi |
| Transmission | Gear box: automatic Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: independent dual a-arm Rear: engine type |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 25/8-12 |
| Rear Tire | 25/10-12 |
| Wheelbase | 50.91 inches (1293 mm) |
| Length | 86.73 inches (2203 mm) |
| Width | 48.15 inches (1223 mm) |
| Height | 51.69 inches (1313 mm) |
| Seat Height | 33.07 inches (840 mm) |
| Weight | 714.3 pounds (324.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kymco MXU500 IRS was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Kymco between 2010 and 2017. It could reach a top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h). Max torque was 29.5 ft/lbs (40.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 19.58 HP (14.6 KW) @ 5800 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 92.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a automatic transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 25/8-12 front tire and a 25/10-12 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a independent dual a-arm while the rear was equipped with a engine type. The MXU500 IRS was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 714.3 pounds (324.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.91 inches (1293 mm) long.