Description
Kawasaki KX500 | 1988
Highlights:
– 499 cc liquid-cooled two-stroke single-cylinder engine
– KIPS power valve system
– Classic Kawasaki lime green with blue seat
– Import duties and VAT paid
The professional seller offers for sale this 1988 Kawasaki KX500, powered by a 499 cc liquid-cooled two-stroke single-cylinder engine. Dressed in the legendary Kawasaki lime green with a blue Kawasaki seat, white number plates and a purposeful long-travel chassis, this KX500 has exactly the presence that made the big KX a hero in its day. Highlights of this example include the KIPS-equipped cylinder, the characteristic expansion chamber snaking along the frame, the aluminium swingarm, the front disc brake and the period plastics with the Kawasaki branding still in place. The bodywork shows its age with honest wear and patina, and the motorcycle has been standing and will need to be recommissioned before it is used again. That makes it an attractive project for an enthusiast who wants to restore or ride one of the most respected open class motocross machines ever built. Import duties and VAT have been paid according to the seller.
Kawasaki introduced the KX500 in 1983 to take on the open class of motocross, and over a production run of more than two decades it grew into one of the most famous big-bore two-strokes of all time. After the early air-cooled version, the KX500 was liquid-cooled from 1985 and gained the KIPS power valve system in 1986, transforming its character into a broad, hard-pulling and remarkably controllable engine. The 1988 model brought the last major redesign of the engine, giving the KX500 the basic architecture that would carry it through to the end of production in 2004. Its reputation as the king of the 500 class was built on raw torque, durability and a chassis that kept improving year after year, and it remains a favourite in vintage motocross, desert racing and among collectors who appreciate the unique thrill of a big two-stroke. Late-1980s examples like this one represent the KX500 in its classic, defining form.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
