1987 Kawasaki KX 500 Specs

motorcycle specs

These are the known mechanical and performance specifications for your 1987 Kawasaki KX 500.

Basic Specs

Year1987
MakeKawasaki
ModelKawasaki KX 500
Cost

Engine

Displacement499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Type
DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Max RPM
Compression8.5:1
Bore/Stroke
Valves/Cylinder
FuelingCarburettor. Keihin flat-slide
IgnitionCDI
Exhaustexpansion chamber
Lubricationpre-mix
CoolingLiquid

Drivetrain

Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain
Clutchwet plate
Driveline

Performance

Horespower65.00 HP (47.4 kW)
Torque
Top Speed

Fuel Economy & Polution

Fuel Consumption
Fuel Capacity15.14 litres (4.00 gallons)
Emissions

Chassis

Frame Typesteel tubing, aluminum rear subframe
Rake
Trail
Front Suspensionshowa forks
Front Travel300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear Suspensionmonoshock
Rear Travel330 mm (13.0 inches)
Seat
Seat Height
Alt. Seat Height
Total Height
Total Length
Total Width
Ground Clearance
Wheelbase
Dry Weight
Wet Weight

Wheels & Brakes

Front Tire/Tyre-21
Rear Tire/Tyre130/90-19
Front BrakesSingle disc. hydraulic single piston
Front Brake Diameter
Rear BrakesSingle disc. hydraulic single piston
Rear Brake Diameter
Wheels

Comments

It appears you're interested in specifications for the Kawasaki KX 500. This Cross / motocross model is powered by a Single cylinder, two-stroke engine with 499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) of actual displacement before 8.5:1 compression. Fueling is metered via Carburettor. Keihin flat-slide allowing this machine to produce its 65.00 HP (47.4 kW) horsepower and torque. According to our records engine heat of the Kawasaki KX 500 is moderated by Liquid. You'll need to get familiar with the 5-speed transmission and pay attention to final drive Chain maintainence. Our best information shows that the front tire size is -21 and the rear is 130/90-19 . The entire package is supported by the frame, steel tubing, aluminum rear subframe. We know you like to go fast or cruise all day, but when you need to stop, you'll be dependant on Single disc. hydraulic single piston front brakes and Single disc. hydraulic single piston rear brakes. The Kawasaki KX 500 was launched in 1987, and we're happy to know (or assume) you've got one in your garage. To help you keep your ride in tip-top shape, consider purchasing an owner or service manual.

insanely fast, lots of excess power.