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Kawasaki KX 500 19871987 Kawasaki KX 500 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Kawasaki KX 500 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Category | Cross / motocross |
| Rating | 3.2 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Power | 65.0 HP (47.4 kW)) |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin flat-slide |
| Fuel control | Membrane & variable discharge openings |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubrication system | pre-mix |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | wet plate |
| Exhaust system | expansion chamber |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | steel tubing, aluminum rear subframe |
| Front suspension | showa forks |
| Front wheel travel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear suspension | monoshock |
| Rear wheel travel | 330 mm (13.0 inches) |
| Front tire | -21 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-19 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. hydraulic single piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. hydraulic single piston |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | racing green, blue seat |
| Starter | Kick |
| Comments | insanely fast, lots of excess power. |
| Modifications compared to previous model | new head, better cooling. last year of thrust washers in gearbox (lasts indefinitely). |
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| Further information | |
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| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 87 Kawasaki KX 500 discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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