Kawasaki Kx 500 1986 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1986 Kawasaki Kx 500

Kawasaki Kx 500 1986 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandKawasaki
ModelKx 500
Year1986
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SpecificationValue
Year1986
Bore x Stroke86 x 86mm
Capacity499 cc / 30.5 cu-in
ClutchWet, multi-plate, cable operated
Compression Ratio8.4:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Dry Weight104.7 kg / 231 lbs
EngineTwo stroke, single cylinder, read valve
ExhaustExpansion chamber
Final DriveChain
Final Reduction3.357
FrameChrome-moly steel tubing, aluminum rear subframe
Front BrakesSingle 220mm disc
Front SuspensionLeading-axle, 43mm air-assisted forks with adjustable compression damping
Front Tyre3.00 -21
Front Wheel Travel292 mm / 11.5 in
Fuel Capacity9 Litres / 2.4 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 2.000 2nd 1.450 3rd 1.181 4th 0.954 5th 0.791
Ground Clearance325 mm / 12.8 in
IgnitionCDI
Induction38mm Mikuni carburetor
LubricationPremix
Max Power63,5 hp / 46,7 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm
Primary Reduction2.538
Rear BrakesSingle 190mm disc
Rear SuspensionUni Trak, damping-ad
Rear Tyre5.10-18
Rear Wheel Travel328 mm / 12.9 in
Seat Height950 mm / 37.3 in
StartingKick
Trail122 mm / 4.8 in
Transmission5 Speed
Wet Weight114 kg / 251 lbs
Wheelbase1514 mm / 59.6 in