Technical specifications
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| Model: |
KX 500 |
| Years: |
1993-95 |
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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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8.4:1
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Cooling System:
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Liquid 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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KeihinPWK39 carburetor
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Ignition:
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Electronic CDI
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Starting:
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Kick
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Max Power:
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66 hp / 49.2 kW @ 7000 rpm
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Max Torque:
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65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm
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Clutch:
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Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
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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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Primary Reduction:
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2.538
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Final Reduction:
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3.357
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Gear Ratio:
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1st 2.000 2nd 1.450 3rd 1.181 4th 0.954 5th 0.791
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Frame:
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High-tensile steel semidouble cradle with aluminum bolt-on.
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Front Suspension:
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41mm upside-down cartridge fork with 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping
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Front Wheel Travel:
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310 mm / 12.2 in
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Rear Suspension:
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Bottom-Link UN'1-TKAK with adjustable preload and 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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330 mm / 13.0 in
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Front Brakes:
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Single 220mm disc
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Rear Brakes:
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Single 190mm disc
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Front Tyre:
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80/100-21 51M
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Rear Tyre:
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120/90-18 64M
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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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950 mm / 37.4 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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100 kg / 220.5 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal
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