The Kawasaki kx500

(Widow Maker)

Engine: Two-stroke single with KIPS®
Displacement: 499cc
Bore x stroke: 86.0 x 86.0mm
Cooling: Liquid
Carburetion: Keihin PWK39
Induction: 8-petal reed valve
Compression ratio: 8.3:1 (low speed) – 7.4:1 (high speed)
Ignition: Digital CDI
Transmission: Five-speed
Frame: High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Rake / trail: 27° / 4.6 in.
Suspension type, front: 46mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork
Suspension adjustments, front: Preload, 18-way compression and rebound damping
Suspension type, rear: UNI-TRAK® single-shock system
Suspension adjustments, rear: Spring preload, 20-way compression and 18-way rebound damping
Wheel travel, front: 12.2 in.
Wheel travel, rear: 13.0 in.
Tire, front: 80/100 x 21
Tire, rear: 120/90 x 19
Brakes, front / rear: Hydraulic disc
Overall length: 86.2 in.
Overall width: 32.1 in.
Overall height: 47.4 in.
Ground clearance: 14.6 in.
Seat height: 37.4 in.
Dry weight: 220.4 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Wheelbase: 58.7 in.