Kawasaki KX 500 (1988-89) technical specifications

Kawasaki KX 500 is produced in 1988-89. Engine is Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve, displacement 499 cc / 30.5 cu-in , produces power 66 hp / 49.2 kW @ 7000 rpm and 65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm. Kawasaki KX 500 weighs 100 kg / 220 lbs. Kawasaki KX 500 has 3 photos.

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Model:	KX 500
Years:	1988-89
Engine:	Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve
Capacity:	499 cc / 30.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	86 x 86mm
Compression Ratio:	8.4:1
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled
Exhaust:	Expansion chamber
Lubrication:	Premix
Induction:	KeihinPWK39 carburetor
Ignition:	Electronic CDI
Starting:	Kick
Max Power:	66 hp / 49.2 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque:	65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm
Clutch:	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission:	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain
Primary Reduction:	2.538
Final Reduction:	3.357
Gear Ratio:	1st 2.000 2nd 1.450 3rd 1.181 4th 0.954 5th 0.791
Frame:	High-tensile steel semidouble cradle with aluminum bolt-on.
Front Suspension:	43mm cartridge fork with 16-way compression damping
Front Wheel Travel:	292 mm / 11.5 in
Rear Suspension:	Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with adjustable preload and 16-way compression and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel:	330 mm / 13.0 in
Front Brakes:	Single 220mm disc
Rear Brakes:	Single 190mm disc
Front Tyre:	80/100-21 51M
Rear Tyre:	110/100-18 64M
Trail:	122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheelbase:	1514 mm / 59.6 in
Seat Height:	960 mm / 37.8 in
Ground Clearance:	325 mm / 12.8 in
Dry Weight:	100 kg / 220 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	9 Litres / 2.4 US gal

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