| General information |
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| Model: | Kawasaki KX 500 |
| Year: | 1987 |
| Category: | Cross / motocross |
| Rating: | 64.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Power: | 65.00 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,
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | wet plate |
| Exhaust system: | expansion chamber |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| 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 tyre: | -21 |
| Rear tyre: | 130/90-19 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. hydraulic single piston |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. hydraulic single piston |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Fuel capacity: | 15.14 litres (4.00 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| 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). |
| Further information |
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| Insurance costs | Get a US insurance quote from Progressive. |
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| Ask questions | Join the 87 Kawasaki KX 500 discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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