1984 Kawasaki KLR500 Specifications and Specs
Specifications and workshop reference information for the 1984 Kawasaki KLR500, including engine, chassis, service data and setup details.
Note: Specs are compiled from factory data, manuals and owner feedback. Bikes vary — if yours is different, jump into the forum and share it.
General Specifications
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, four-stroke, DOHC, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 498 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 89.0 × 80.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | Not Published |
| Maximum Power | Approximately 42 hp |
| Maximum Torque | Not Published |
| Carburetor | Keihin CV | Replacement Options |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Fuel Mix Ratio | N/A (four-stroke) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.8 – 0.9 mm |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Primary Reduction | Not Published |
| Final Reduction | Chain |
| Overall Reduction | Not Published |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | Not Published |
| Overall Width | Not Published |
| Overall Height | Not Published |
| Wheelbase | Not Published |
| Ground Clearance | Not Published |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Not Published |
| Bearing Sizes |
Bearing Finder |
Chassis
| Frame Type | Steel tubular frame |
| Caster Angle | Not Published |
| Trail | Not Published |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | Fork Oil Levels |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak single shock | Rear Suspension Setup |
| Front Suspension Travel | Not Published |
| Rear Suspension Travel | Not Published |
Brakes & Wheels
Service Data
| Engine Oil Capacity | Approximately 2.5 L |
| Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.8 – 0.9 mm |
| Chain Type | 520 |
| Starting System | Kick Start |
500cc Other Specs
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