Ive rode with guys with KTM 520 and KTM 495's and CRF 450's and WRF 450's. Nothing, and I mean nothing has been able to stay with the Big Bore KX. I've had or rode everything from the 1978 RM 400 to a 2006 KTM 525 and the KX 500 has it all. The best power, great handling and good suspension. If you a weak rider it is not for you.

This Kawasaki KX 500 bike is a real joy to ride or race. I never hesitate to race this awesome piece of motocross history and will carry on doing so until my body says no more. Perfect power, great handling, reliable and a joy to go pass them 4 strokes

I am a woods/hare scramble rider and have never ridden a bike with this much pure speed. My Kawasaki KX 500 has a Steahly flywheel weight (A must for riding in the woods). It is a great bike and is easily the best dollar-per-hp deal you can get. You can make those guys on expensive 4 stroke 450s look like they are standing still. I love this bike, it lugs perfectly in the tight stuff and can climb anything (Which can be a problem because if you do not make the hill, you cant blame the bike) and goes faster in the woods than you need to go. I know it isn't for everyone but it is the perfect fit for someone who likes the extra power and is a little larger. I am 5'10" 200lbs so smaller bikes tend to be a bit soft.

There are a lot of half hearted, hip shooting comments about the Kawasaki KX 500 500. Ignorance is defined as lack of knowledge. The comments about the kx being the fastest. Maybe these guys haven't checked horse power ratings. Or shoot out reviews. Because if they did they would know that KX is definitely not the fastest two stroke on planet. The KTM 495 still holds the record 127 miles per hour set at Salt Flats. The dyno tests are clear as well when two strokes were put side by side. So for the record it goes 495 KTM 550 KTM 540 KTM 500 KTM KX 500 cr 500

For what the Kawasaki KX 500 was made for there is nothing else like it. Desert and trails if you have never ridden one you will never know. To anyone who has all I have to say is 3rd gear from nothing to eye watering,helmet wind buffeting power. When I ride my sons 250 afterward it feels like a 125

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.