| General information |
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| Model: | KTM 500 MX |
| Year: | 1990 |
| Category: | Cross / motocross |
| Rating: | 69.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Power: | 65.00 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 5900 RPM |
| Torque: | 80.00 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore x stroke: | 89.0 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Dell´Orto VHSP 38 |
| Ignition: | motoplat 176-1 |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | wet 9 plates |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Trail: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front suspension travel: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | WP |
| Rear suspension travel: | 340 mm (13.4 inches) |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight: | 103.0 kg (227.1 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.6311 HP/kg |
| Seat height: | 965 mm (38.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Ground clearance: | 381 mm (15.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.11 litres (3.20 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Comments: | available as 4/ 5 speed MX/ MXC |
| Modifications compared to previous model: | bored by 2.5 mm, new multi adjustable fork |
| Further information |
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