Kawasaki Kx 500 1988 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1988 Kawasaki Kx 500

Kawasaki Kx 500 1988 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandKawasaki
ModelKx 500
Year1988
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SpecificationValue
Year1988
Bore x Stroke86 x 86mm
Capacity499 cc / 30.5 cu-in
ClutchWet, multi-plate, cable operated
Compression Ratio8.4:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Dry Weight100 kg / 220 lbs
EngineTwo stroke, single cylinder, read valve
ExhaustExpansion chamber
Final DriveChain
Final Reduction3.357
FrameHigh-tensile steel semidouble cradle with aluminum bolt-on.
Front BrakesSingle 220mm disc
Front Suspension43mm cartridge fork with 16-way compression damping
Front Tyre80/100-21 51M
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
IgnitionElectronic CDI
InductionKeihinPWK39 carburetor
LubricationPremix
Max Power66 hp / 49.2 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm
Primary Reduction2.538
Rear BrakesSingle 190mm disc
Rear SuspensionBottom-Link UNI-TRAK with adjustable preload and 16-way compression and rebound damping
Rear Tyre110/100-18 64M
Rear Wheel Travel330 mm / 13.0 in
Seat Height960 mm / 37.8 in
StartingKick
Trail122 mm / 4.8 in
Transmission5 Speed
Wheelbase1514 mm / 59.6 in