2004 Kawasaki KX500
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| Price, class & resources | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | — |
| Class | Motocross |
| Website | — |
| Reviews | Cycle World |
| Manual | — |
| Engine | |
| Type | Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, KIPS |
| Displacement | 499 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 86 × 86 mm |
| Compression | 8.3:1 (low) / 7.4:1 (high) |
| Power | — |
| Torque | — |
| Fuel system | Keihin PWK39 carburetor, 8-petal reed valve |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Starter | Kick |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Oil change | — |
| Oil injected | No (premix) |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | High-tensile steel perimeter with subframe |
| Front suspension | 46mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork, fully adjustable |
| Front travel | 12.2" |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak single shock, fully adjustable |
| Rear travel | 13" |
| Front brake | Single hydraulic disc |
| Rear brake | Single hydraulic disc |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 (21") |
| Rear tire | 120/90-19 (19") |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 58.7" |
| Seat height | 37.4" |
| Ground clearance | 14.6" |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 gal |
| Wet weight | 236 lb |
Reviews
- Kawasaki KX500 (Cycle World Test, March 1985) (Cycle World)