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Kawasaki KX 500 (1996-98) technical specifications

Kawasaki KX 500 technical specifications

Kawasaki KX 500 is produced in 1996-98. 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 / 220.5 lbs. Kawasaki KX 500 has 4 photos.

Technical specifications

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Model: KX 500
Years: 1996-98
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: 41mm upside-down cartridge fork with 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 310 mm / 12.2 in
Rear Suspension: Bottom-Link UN'1-TKAK with adjustable preload and 20-way compression and 20-way 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: 120/90-18 64M
Trail: 122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheelbase: 1514 mm / 59.6 in
Seat Height: 950 mm / 37.4 in
Ground Clearance: 325 mm / 12.8 in
Dry Weight: 100 kg / 220.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal

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