Kawasaki KX 500 (1983-84) vs Kawasaki KH 250 (1980-81)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | KX 500 | KH 250 |
| Years: | 1983-84 | 1980-81 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, |
| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.5 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86 x 86mm | 45 х 52.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air Cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 38mm Mikuni carburetor | 3x Mikuni VM22SC, Ø 22 mm carburetor |
| Ignition: | CDI | CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 65 hp / 47.4 kW @ | 28 hp @7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | NA | 2.7 kgf-m / @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Chrome-moly steel tubing, aluminum rear subframe | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Leading-axle, 43mm air-assisted forks with adjustable compression damping | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni Trak, damping-ad | Dual shocks, swingarm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 220mm disc | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 -21 | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 5.10-18 | 3.50-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1514 mm / 59.6 in | 1374 mm / 54.1 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 325 mm / 12.8 in | 152 mm / 6.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 104.7 kg / 231 lbs | 157 kg / 348 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |