General information |
Model name
|
KTM 500 MX |
Year
|
1990 |
Category
|
Cross / motocross |
Rating
|
3.5 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Power
|
65.0 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 5900 RPM |
Torque
|
80.0 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. DellĀ“Orto VHSP 38 |
Ignition
|
motoplat 176-1 |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet 9 plates |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Trail
|
300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Front wheel travel
|
300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
WP |
Rear wheel travel
|
340 mm (13.4 inches) |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
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 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Comments
|
Available as 4/5 speed MX/ MXC |
Modifications compared to previous model
|
Bored by 2.5 mm, new multi adjustable fork. |
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