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Kawasaki KX500

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Kawasaki KX500 — from 1985 to 2004.

19852004 Kawasaki KX500

499cc Single 2-Stroke Liquid-Cooled (KX500) · Chain

78 hp / 60 lb-ft

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 10W-40 JASO MA
Drain & fill0.74 qt

Coolant

TypeEthylene Glycol 50/50
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Fuel

Tank2.4 gal
Type2-Stroke Premix 32:1

Tires

Front80/100-21
Rear110/100-18
Pressure (front)13 PSI
Pressure (rear)13 PSI

Service Intervals

Oil change300 mi
Trans service300 mi
Spark plugs150 mi
Timing2-stroke (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter150 mi