Kawasaki xm500

Wednesday, 5 September 2012

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Retro:

  • 360° crank angle
  • 72 mm bore x 80 mm stroke "long-stroke" engine
  • chrome fenders
  • real rubber fork gaiters and
  • faux-Smiths gauges
  • alloy rims and
  • peashooter mufflers
  • kickstarter
Modern:
  • eight valves
  • LCD odometer and clock hiding in the speedo face
  • electronic speed & RPM meter
  • bungee hooks
  • centerstand
  • seat lock
  • integral steering lock
  • neutral finder
  • electric starter
  • front disc brake
  • carburetor heating device
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KAWASAKI Xm500 specifications

  • MSRP $6,500 USD
  • Air-cooled, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, parallel twin (vertical twin, straight-two)
  • Displacement 675.8 cc
  • 8.6:1 compression
  • Electric and kick starters
  • Max Power 37kW/7000rpm
  • Max Torque 5.7kg.m/5500rpm
  • L.W.H 2180 mm . 905 mm . 1140 mm
  • Seat Height 800 mm
  • Wheelbase 1455 mm
  • Digital CDI ignition
  • Twin Keihin CVK34 carburettors with K-TRIC system.
  • Final drive: Five speed constant mesh, return shift.
  • Chain drive (KX-inspired chain adjusters)
  • Positive neutral finder
  • Tires: front 100/90x19 rear 130/80x18
  • Front brakes: Hydraulic four-pot single disc, 300mm
  • Rear brakes: Mechanical drum, 160mm
  • Handlebars: 1" diameter, 2" rise 3" pull back
  • Fuel Capacity 14 litres.
  • Oil capacity: 3 litres.
  • Dry weight: 430 lb (195 kg), about 460 lb wet.
  • Canadian colours: Galaxy Silver/Luminous Polaris Blue or Luminous Vintage Red and Pearl Ivory.
  • Other colours available in Europe and Japan: (Ebony/Pearl Luster Beige, Candy Cardinal Red/Metallic Champagne-Gold).
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