Kawasaki KX 500 Review
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96% of users recommend this product
just4fun's Review of Kawasaki KX 500 Offroad Bike
24th Jul 2005
Overall Rating
- Value for money

- Length of ownership11yrs
- Reliability

- Year Manufactured1993
- Build quality

Engine, Transmission, reliability.
Bad Points
Tank is bulky.
General Comments
These bikes are the fastest two strokes made to date with more power than the typical rider knows how to handle, Very reliable. Thats why they were so successful in desert racing where other brand two strokes couldn't hold up. I ride mine every day without problems and I mean any day. I guess some people just don't know what maintenance is. Handling is great for a 500 well blended for versatility. And if you have never rode one before at least ride a 450 first and determine if you need more power than a 450 first. If not don't buy a 500 it will only hurt you. If you don't have the experience don't buy a 500 you will not be able to control it and will not like it.
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Members' Comments onjust4fun's Review
pardz on 16th Sep 2005
490smoke1 on 18th Nov 2005
Yes, only so true, my bike a yz490 is much the same that if ridden badly it will shake you off, and really hurt you, like a bad ass wild bull trying to throw you off it's back. Treat 500 2 strokes well and you will be rewarded better than 450's. Have you wondered why some leading team riders have a 500 practice bike, just for that, to test their endurance and speed characterisitcs. If you don't like blurred vision, g forces can give you, don't ride a 500.
jody young
on 14th May 2006The kx 500 is definitely a good bike. Extremely fast!! But ktm 495 is still the fastest two stroke ever. Also you won't have to look far on internet to find out about ktm mx 500 was 65 bhp and overall faster bike. Thought you might like to know :)
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The kawasaki KX 500 is rapid and I only recommend it to experienced rider, I had to lean forward all the time to stop it going on one wheel, I am scared of riding one again.