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General information |
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Model name
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KTM 500 MX |
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Year
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1990 |
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Category
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Cross / motocross |
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Rating
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3.5 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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Power
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65.0 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 5900 RPM |
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Torque
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80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 2000 RPM |
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Bore x stroke
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89.0 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Dell´Orto VHSP 38 |
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Ignition
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motoplat 176-1 |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet 9 plates |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Trail
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Front wheel travel
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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WP |
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Rear wheel travel
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340 mm (13.4 inches) |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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103.0 kg (227.1 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.6311 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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965 mm (38.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Ground clearance
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381 mm (15.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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12.11 litres (3.20 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Comments
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Available as 4/5 speed MX/ MXC |
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Modifications compared to previous model
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Bored by 2.5 mm, new multi adjustable fork. |
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