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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki KX500 | |name = Kawasaki KX500 | ||
| | |photo = 2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-0.jpg | ||
|aka = KX 500 | |aka = KX 500 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1983-2004 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Motorcross | ||
|engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | |engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = 8.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed =89 mph | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = carburetor. keihin flat-slide | ||
|ignition = cdi | |ignition = cdi | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BR8EG}} '98-04<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B9EG}} '83 , '84<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8EG}} '85 , '87-97 | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
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Rear: monoshock | Rear: monoshock | ||
|brakes =Front: single disc. [[hydraulic]] single [[piston]] <br>Rear: single disc. hydraulic single piston | |brakes =Front: single disc. [[hydraulic]] single [[piston]] <br>Rear: single disc. hydraulic single piston | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|-21}} | |front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} '83 , '84 , '85<br />{{tire|80/100-21}} '87-88 , '89 , '90-97 , '98-04 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire| | |rear_tire = {{tire|110/90-19}} '89<br />{{tire|120/90-19}} '90-97 , '98-04<br />{{tire|140/80-18}} '85<br />{{tire|6705}} '83 , '84<br />{{tire|110/100-18}} '87-88 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = [[Kawasaki KX60|KX60]]<br /> [[Kawasaki KX80]]<br />[[Kawasaki KX100|KX100]]<br />[[Kawasaki KX125|KX125]]<br />[[Kawasaki KX250|KX250]] <br /> [[Kawasaki KX500|KX500]] | ||
|competition = | |competition = [[Honda CR500]] <br /> [[Suzuki RM500]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ490]] | ||
|manuals = [[:File:1997 Kawasaki KX125, 250, 500 owners manual.pdf]]<br /> | |||
[[:File:Kawasaki KX125 KX250 KX500 1988-2004 Service Manual.pdf]] | |||
|final_drive={{chain|520x114}} ‘98-04<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|front_sprocket=14T ‘98-04<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|rear_sprocket=47T ‘98-04<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Kawasaki]] KX500''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke | The '''[[Kawasaki]] KX500''' was a single cylinder, [[two-stroke]] open class [[motorcross]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1983 to 2004. | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a | It came with a 21" front [[tire]] and a 130/90-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. hydraulic single piston in the front and a single disc. hydraulic single piston in the rear. The front suspension was showa forks while the rear was equipped with a monoshock. The KX500 was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. | ||
==KX500 A== | |||
===1983=== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-0.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-1.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-2.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
File:1983-kawasaki-kx500-3.jpg|1983 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
</gallery> | |||
==KX500 B== | |||
===1985=== | |||
===1986=== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-0.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500 | |||
File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-1.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500 | |||
File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-2.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500 | |||
File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-3.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500 | |||
File:1986-kawasaki-kx-500-4.jpg|1986 Kawasaki KX 500 | |||
</gallery> | |||
1986 was the last year with the link (dogbone). | |||
==KX500 C== | |||
===1987=== | |||
The 1987 model was the first KX500 to use the [[Uni-trak]] [[suspension]]. | |||
==KX500 D== | |||
===1988=== | |||
==KX500 E== | |||
===1989=== | |||
In 1989 the Kawasaki KX500 received many updates. | |||
===1991 KX500=== | |||
[[Image:1991-Kawasaki-KX500-0.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Kawasaki KX500]] | |||
[[Image:1991-Kawasaki-KX500-1.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Kawasaki KX500]] | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | |||
===1997=== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-0.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500 | |||
File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-1.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500 | |||
File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-2.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500 | |||
File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-3.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500 | |||
File:1997-kawasaki-kx-500-4.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KX 500 | |||
</gallery> | |||
===2001 KX500=== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-3458-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-3458-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-3458-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KX500 in Green | |||
</gallery> | |||
===2002=== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
File:2002-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
</gallery> | |||
===2004=== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
File:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-1.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
File:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-2.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
File:2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Green-4127-3.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki KX500 | |||
</gallery> | |||
==In Media== | ==In Media== | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/zombies-gone-wild#kawasaki-kx500 Zombies Gone Wild] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/zombies-gone-wild#kawasaki-kx500 Zombies Gone Wild] | ||
[[Category: | ==See Also== | ||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | *[[Kawasaki KX60]] | ||
*[[Kawasaki KX65]] | |||
*[[Kawasaki KX80]] | |||
*[[Kawasaki KX85]] | |||
*[[Kawasaki KX100]] | |||
*[[Kawasaki KX125]] | |||
*[[Kawasaki KX250]] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Kawasaki}} | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KX500]] | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki KX series]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcross motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:01, 23 November 2019
Kawasaki KX500 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | KX 500 |
Production | 1983-2004 |
Class | Motorcross |
Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 89 mph |
Fuel System | carburetor. keihin flat-slide |
Ignition | cdi |
Spark Plug | NGK BR8EG '98-04 NGK B9EG '83 , '84 NGK B8EG '85 , '87-97 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 520x114 ‘98-04[1] |
Front Sprocket | 14T ‘98-04[1] |
Rear Sprocket | 47T ‘98-04[1] |
Suspension | Front: showa forks Rear: monoshock |
Brakes | Front: single disc. hydraulic single piston Rear: single disc. hydraulic single piston |
Front Tire | 3.00-21 '83 , '84 , '85 80/100-21 '87-88 , '89 , '90-97 , '98-04 |
Rear Tire | 110/90-19 '89 120/90-19 '90-97 , '98-04 140/80-18 '85 6705 '83 , '84 110/100-18 '87-88 |
Weight | |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) |
Related | KX60 Kawasaki KX80 KX100 KX125 KX250 KX500 |
Competition | Honda CR500 Suzuki RM500 Yamaha YZ490 |
Manuals | File:1997 Kawasaki KX125, 250, 500 owners manual.pdf File:Kawasaki KX125 KX250 KX500 1988-2004 Service Manual.pdf More Manuals |
The Kawasaki KX500 was a single cylinder, two-stroke open class motorcross motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1983 to 2004.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. Fuel was supplied via a membrane & variable discharge openings.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 21" front tire and a 130/90-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. hydraulic single piston in the front and a single disc. hydraulic single piston in the rear. The front suspension was showa forks while the rear was equipped with a monoshock. The KX500 was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank.
KX500 A[edit | edit source]
1983[edit | edit source]
KX500 B[edit | edit source]
1985[edit | edit source]
1986[edit | edit source]
1986 was the last year with the link (dogbone).
KX500 C[edit | edit source]
1987[edit | edit source]
The 1987 model was the first KX500 to use the Uni-trak suspension.
KX500 D[edit | edit source]
1988[edit | edit source]
KX500 E[edit | edit source]
1989[edit | edit source]
In 1989 the Kawasaki KX500 received many updates.
1991 KX500[edit | edit source]
1997[edit | edit source]
2001 KX500[edit | edit source]
2002[edit | edit source]
2004[edit | edit source]
In Media[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Kawasaki KX60
- Kawasaki KX65
- Kawasaki KX80
- Kawasaki KX85
- Kawasaki KX100
- Kawasaki KX125
- Kawasaki KX250
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
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