Kawasaki
Kawasaki

KX 500

Kawasaki · Motocross · Baujahr 1987

Technische Daten

Category
Cross / motocross
Clutch
wet plate
Color options
racing green, blue seat
Comments
insanely fast, lots of excess power.
Compression
8.5:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Displacement
499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Engine type
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Exhaust system
expansion chamber
Frame type
steel tubing, aluminum rear subframe
Front brakes
Single disc. hydraulic single piston
Front suspension
showa forks
Front tire
-21
Front wheel travel
300 mm (11.8 inches)
Fuel capacity
15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons)
Fuel control
Membrane & variable discharge openings
Fuel system
Carburettor. Keihin flat-slide
Gearbox
5-speed
Ignition
CDI
Lubrication system
pre-mix
Modifications compared to previous model
new head, better cooling. last year of thrust washers in gearbox (lasts indefinitely).
Motorcycle name
Kawasaki KX 500
Power
65.0 HP (47.4 kW))
Rear brakes
Single disc. hydraulic single piston
Rear suspension
monoshock
Rear tire
130/90-19
Rear wheel travel
330 mm (13.0 inches)
Starter
Kick
Transmission type
Chain (final drive)
Year
1987