Kawasaki KX500 Specs, Top Speed, Mileage, Picture, Diagram & History
The Kawasaki KX500 Model is a Motocross Motorcycle Manufactured by Kawasaki. This Motorcycle Was Produced From 1983-2004. This Motorcycle Has an engine of Water-cooled, 2-stroke, Single cylinder, 500cc Engine. This Motorcycle Has been Added to 63.5 Horsepower. The Bike's top speed is Company Claimed To Be Around 89 mph. The Kawasaki KX500 Bike's fuel tank capacity is 9.9 liters.
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| Kawasaki KX500 |
Kawasaki KX500 Gear Ratio
I 2.000
II 1.450
III 1.181
IV 0.954
V 0.791
Kawasaki KX500 Fuel Consumption
The company claimed the mileage of the Kawasaki KX500 is 39.1 kmpl. (Avg.).
Kawasaki KX500 Tire Pressure
Kawasaki KX500 Company Recommended Front Tire Pressure is 12 psi and The Rear Tire Pressure is 14 psi.
Kawasaki KX500 Spark Plug Gap
For this motorcycle, the manufacturer advises using spark plug gaps of 0.024 inches.
Kawasaki KX500 Photos
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Kawasaki KX500 Wiring Diagram
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| KX 500 Wiring Diagram |
Kawasaki KX500 Owner Service Manuals
Kawasaki KX500 Technical Specifications
| More Specification | |
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| Bike Brand | Kawasaki |
| Model Name / Also called | Kawasaki KX 500 |
| Production Year | 1983-2004 |
| Bike Type | motocross |
| Successor | Kawasaki KX450F |
| Brand Origin | Japan |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | 500cc, Water-cooled, 2-stroke, Single cylinder |
| Displacement (cc) | 499 cm³ (30,4 cu-in) |
| Maximum Power | 63,5 hp (46,7 kW) / 7000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 65,7 Nm (6,7 kg*m) / 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Fuel Supply | Carburetor, 1x Keihin PWK39 |
| Bore & Stroke | 86,0 x 86,0 mm |
| Starting | Kick |
| Cooling System | Water -cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 (high speed), 7.7:1 (low speed) |
| Brakes | |
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| Brake Types | Disc |
| Front Brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brake | Single disc, 190 mm, 1-piston caliper |
| Wheels and Tyres | |
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| Front Tire Size | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear Tire Size | 110/100-18 64M 110/90-19 62M – KX500 (USA) 120/100-18 68M – KX500 (Europe) |
| Dimension and Weight | |
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| Seat height | 950 mm / 37,4 in |
| Overall height | 1205 mm / 47,4 in |
| Overall length | 2190 mm / 86,2 in |
| Overall width | 815 mm / 32,1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 370 mm / 14,5 in |
| Dry weight | 100 kg / 220 lbs |
| Curb weight | 106 kg / 233 lbs |
| Mileage and Performance | |
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| 0-60 Kmph | - |
| 0-100 Kmph | - |
| Top Speed | 89 mph (145 kmph) |
| Fuel Capacity | 9,9 l / 2,61 US gal |
| Fuel economy | - |
| Consumption Average | 39.1 MPG |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Octane |
| Recommended Engine Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Features Value and Safety | |
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| Speedometer | Yes |
| Tachometer | Yes |
| Tripmeter | Yes |
| Electricals and Transmission | ||
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| Number of Used Plugs | ||
| Recommended Spark Plugs | NGK BR8EG '98-04 NGK B9EG '83 ,'84 NGK B8EG '85 ,'87-97 |
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| Air Filter | ||
| Battery | ||
| Voltage | - | |
| Head Light | ||
| Tail Light | ||
| Gear Box | 5-speed constant mesh | |
| Final Drive | Chain | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated | |
| Chain Size | - |
| Chassis and Suspension | |
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| Front Suspension | Inverted telescopic air fork (adjustable) , 300 mm / 11,8 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock (adjustable), 330 mm / 13,0 in |
| Frame type | Semi double-cradle (steel) |
| More Specification | |
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| Bike Colours | - |
| No. of Cylinders | 1 cylinder |
Kawasaki KX500 Top Speed and Acceleration Video
