Picture for 1988 Kawasaki KX500
Kawasaki KX500 1988 Specs
Engine
Engine Type 2-stroke
Bore x Stroke 86 mm x 86 mm
Engine Features KIPS power valve
Cylinder Lining Electrofusion
Compression Ratio 8.4:1
Engine Cooling Liquid
Ignition
Spark Plug NGK B10eg
Carburetion
Carburetor Keihin PWK39
Main Jet 175
Pilot Jet 62
Jet Needle R1369N-3
Air Screw 1.5 turns out from fully seated position
Transmission
Transmission 5 - speed
Transmission Oil SAE 10W 30 (factory recommended)
Transmission Oil Capacity 800 cc
First Gear 2 : 1
Second Gear 1.45 : 1
Third Gear 1.181 : 1
Fourth Gear 0.954 : 1
Fifth Gear 0.791 : 1
Overall Drive Ratio 6.746
Final Drive 14/47
Chassis
Wheelbase 59.0 in
Ground Clearance 14.5 in
Seat Height 37.7 in
Weight, dry 220 pounds
Fuel Tank Capacity 2.6 gallons
Forks
Forks Kayaba 43mm cartridge, 20mm piston
Fork Travel 11.8 in
Fork Rebound 16 positions
Fork Compression 16 positions
Fork Preload Internal
Fork Oil Capacity 597 cc
Fork Oil Level 120 mm
Shock
Shock(s) Kayaba
Shock Travel 12.6 in
Shock Rebound 16 positions
Shock Compression 16 positions
Shock Preload External
Wheels and Tires
Front Wheel 21 in
Rear Wheel 18 in
Brakes Disk/Disk
Other Information
Intended Use Motocross
Color Scheme green/blue
Country of Origin Japan
Comments Redesigned suspension and bodywork for 1988. Engine underwent some developmental changes. Dropped Mikuni in favor of the Keihin 39mm carb.