KTM 500 MX: history, specs, pictures
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KTM 500 MX | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1990 |
Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 89.0mm x 80.0mm |
Horsepower | 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 5900RPM |
Torque | 59.01 ft/lbs (80.0 Nm) @ 2000RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. dell´orto vhsp 38 |
Ignition | motoplat 176-1 |
Spark Plug | NGK B8ES ‘85-87[1] |
Transmission | Final Drive: chain Clutch: wet 9 plates |
Final Drive | Chain: 520x116 ‘85-87[1] |
Front Sprocket | 14T ‘85-87[1] |
Rear Sprocket | 52T ‘85-87[1] |
Suspension | Rear: wp |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 80/100-21 ‘85-87[1] |
Rear Tire | 110/100-18 ‘85-87[1] |
Seat Height | 37.99 inches (965 mm) |
Weight | 227.08 pounds (103.0 Kg) (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 3.2 Gallon (12.11 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The KTM 500 MX was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by KTM in 1990. Max torque was 59.01 ft/lbs (80.0 Nm) @ 2000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 5900 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 89.0mm bore x 80.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the wet 9 plates.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The 500 MX was fitted with a 3.2 Gallon (12.11 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 227.08 pounds (103.0 Kg).