Kawasaki KX 500 (1985-86) technical specifications

Kawasaki KX 500 is produced in 1985-86. Engine is Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve, displacement 499 cc / 30.5 cu-in , produces power 63,5 hp / 46,7 kW @ 7000 rpm and 65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm. Kawasaki KX 500 weighs 104.7 kg / 231 lbs. Kawasaki KX 500 has 4 photos.

Technical specifications

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Model:	KX 500
Years:	1985-86
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:	38mm Mikuni carburetor
Ignition:	CDI
Starting:	Kick
Max Power:	63,5 hp / 46,7 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:	Chrome-moly steel tubing, aluminum rear subframe
Front Suspension:	Leading-axle, 43mm air-assisted forks with adjustable compression damping
Front Wheel Travel:	292 mm / 11.5 in
Rear Suspension:	Uni Trak, damping-ad
Rear Wheel Travel:	328 mm / 12.9 in
Front Brakes:	Single 220mm disc
Rear Brakes:	Single 190mm disc
Front Tyre:	3.00 -21
Rear Tyre:	5.10-18
Trail:	122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheelbase:	1514 mm / 59.6 in
Seat Height:	950 mm / 37.3 in
Ground Clearance:	325 mm / 12.8 in
Dry Weight:	104.7 kg / 231 lbs
Wet Weight:	114 kg / 251 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	9 Litres / 2.4 US gal