These are the known mechanical and performance specifications for your 1987 Kawasaki KX 500.
Basic Specs
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
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
insanely fast, lots of excess power.