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Kawasaki KX 500

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Make Model

Kawasaki KX 500

Year

1990

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

KeihinPWK39 carburetor

Ignition

Electronic CDI

Starting

Kick

Max Power

66 hp / 49.2 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

High-tensile steel semidouble cradle with aluminum bolt-on.

Front Suspension

41mm upside-down cartridge fork with 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping

Front Wheel Travel 310 mm / 12.2 in

Rear Suspension

Bottom-Link UN'1-TKAK with adjustable preload and 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping

Rear Wheel Travel 330 mm / 13.0 in

Front Brakes

Single 220mm disc

Rear Brakes

Single 190mm disc

Front Tyre

80/100-21 51M

Rear Tyre

120/90-18 64M
Trail 122 mm / 4.8 in

Wheelbase

1514 mm  / 59.6 in

Seat Height

950 mm / 37.4 in

Ground Clearance

325 mm / 12.8 in

Dry Weight

100 kg / 220.5 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal
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THE ROOST Power hungry? Feel like a born leader? Then check out Kawasaki's KX500.

 

Super/Moto Cross said ofthe'89KX500when they named it winner of their Open Class shootout: "The KX s fantastic powerband, excellent suspension, stable chassis and precise cornering move it to the front of the pack in a clean, well-deserved victory."


With a refined engine, upside-down fork, and new seat, the winner is better than ever.
Now everyone will be eating your roost as you blast out of berms...
Following your flight plan over the doubles...


And trying to keep you in sight through the whoops. Thel990KX500isso fast, so stable, so manageable, that all it needs to blast the pack on race day is a well-prepared rider.
Only Kawasaki could make the best even better.
But it takes you to rule the roost.
You, and your new KX500.

 


•Mom engine compression means more■power throughout the rev range. •Greaterflywheel effect makes the best open-class power delivery smoother than ever.
•Open the newairbox shutter in dry conditions for more power— close it when it's wet. •39 mm crescent-slide carb speeds intake velocity for quicker throttle response and rheostat-smooth low end power.
•Automatic decompression system means easier starts.
•Last year's front end uas simply the best: Tiie neiv
fork still is. but with less unsprung weight it reacts quicker and has no slider overhang.
•Adjustable UNI-TRAK9 flattens tire nastiest stuff on the traek with 13 inches of rising-rate travel. •New rear axle brackets increase overall rigidity of the rear whecl/stvtngann assembly.
• Tank holds fuel low in
handling.
iityfor more precise handlingon rough tracks. •Aluminum swingarm maximizes strength, mini-
win—with a helping hand in tlte pits and Team Green Bucks in the winner's circle. Ask one of the 650 Team Green dealers how you can get both.