Technical specifications
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| Model: |
KX 500 |
| Years: |
1983-84 |
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Engine:
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Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve
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Capacity:
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499 cc / 30.5 cu-in
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Bore x Stroke:
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86 x 86mm
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Compression Ratio:
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7.0:1
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Cooling System:
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Air Cooled
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Exhaust:
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Expansion chamber
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Lubrication:
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Premix
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Induction:
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38mm Mikuni carburetor
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Ignition:
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CDI
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Starting:
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Kick
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Max Power:
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65 hp / 47.4 kW @
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Max Torque:
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NA
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Clutch:
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Wet plate
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Transmission:
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5 Speed
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Final Drive:
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Chain
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Frame:
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Chrome-moly steel tubing, aluminum rear subframe
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Front Suspension:
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Leading-axle, 43mm air-assisted forks with adjustable compression damping
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Front Wheel Travel:
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300 mm / 11.8 in
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Rear Suspension:
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Uni Trak, damping-ad
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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304.8 mm / 12.0 in
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Front Brakes:
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Single 220mm disc
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Rear Brakes:
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Drum
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Front Tyre:
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3.00 -21
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Rear Tyre:
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5.10-18
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Trail:
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122 mm / 4.8 in
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Wheelbase:
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1514 mm / 59.6 in
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Seat Height:
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952.5 mm / 37.5 in
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Ground Clearance:
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325 mm / 12.8 in
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Dry Weight:
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104.7 kg / 231 lbs
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Wet Weight:
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114 kg / 251 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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9 Litres / 2.4 US gal
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