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Kawasaki KX 500

Make Model	Kawasaki KX 500
Year	1987
Engine	Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve
Capacity	499 cc / 30.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	86 x 86mm
Compression Ratio	8.4:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Exhaust	Expansion chamber
Lubrication	Premix
Induction	Mikuni VM3$SSwkhova1 bore and R-Slkk carburetor
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Kick
Max Power	63,5 hp / 46,7 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Primary Reduction	2.538
Final Reduction	3.357
Gear Ratio	1st 2.000 2nd 1.450 3rd 1.181 4th 0.954 5th 0.791
Frame	Chrome-moly steel tubing, aluminum rear subframe
Front Suspension	Leading-axle, 43mm air-assisted forks with adjustable compression damping
Front Wheel Travel	292 mm / 11.5 in
Rear Suspension	Uni Trak, damping-ad
Rear Wheel Travel	330 mm / 13.0 in
Front Brakes	Single 220mm disc
Rear Brakes	Single 190mm disc
Front Tyre	3.00 -21
Rear Tyre	110/100 18
Trail	122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheelbase	1514 mm / 59.6 in
Seat Height	950 mm / 37.3 in
Ground Clearance	325 mm / 12.8 in
Dry Weight	100 kg / 220.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	9 Litres / 2.4 US gal

PLAY UNFAIR

Whether you're racing for gold or roosting for fun, you're looking for the maximum competitive edge.
Introducing the J987 KX500.

This year we hammered the powerband into its best shape ever, and locked it into an all-new frame.
Now there's a new deeper-breathing Fresh Air IntakeSystern (FAIS). A bigger airbox. New cart?. New exhaust system.
Result: a much fatter, flatter powerband—plus a peak punch
that beats even the '86 KX.

There salsoa new Kawasaki Integrated ft>wer-valveSystem, KIPS-D. It's still the only dual-stage power valve—working double-time to add more power everywhere.
And now it features a special low- rpmdecompression function, to ensure easy starts.
\k)T sharper handling, the new two-section frame rides on an improved fork with Floating TCV (Travel Control Valve) and all-new
Bottom-Link UniTrak®.

The 1987 Kawasaki KX5O0. So improved that you can sum up the competition in just two words:
Fair game.

A tl-xew Bottom-Link Uni-Tmk rear suspension increases trawl, reduces weight, and lowers the center of gravity.

• L argerfront disc caliper improves stopping efficiency by20%. •New 43mm Floating TCV fork delivers I'ISinches of plusher travel.

•Team Green helps riders like you win every year. Ask your participating dealer fordetails.
•Afew Uni-Trak rear shock with piggyback reservoir improves tjerformance in long, hot races. •Stronger new high-tensile steel frame features a boit-on aluminum rear section.
•Rear disc is improved for smoother operation and increased pad life. •Rear suspension travel has been extended to an incredible 13 inches.