2003 Kawasaki KX500

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To paint the KX500 in words is to describe a mystical dragon – fire-breathing, powerful, and fearsome. For quite some time, only racing enthusiasts truly understood the extent of its potential. In recent years, however, things have started to look up for the lime green champ. And with helpful guides like this one, the Kawasaki KX500’s notorious reputation will soon be a thing of the past.

The KX500 was a 499-cc MX-oriented motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1983 to 2004. Dubbed as one of the greatest dirt bikes in history, this 2-stroke machine had excellent suspension, monstrous power delivery, and countless MX and desert racing national championships.

One of my favorite allusions to the KX500 is the “motocross version of fine wine.” The bike does get better with age – so much so that dirt bike aficionados seem to clamor for its resurrection. Only time and Kawasaki will tell whether this wishful thinking can turn into reality. For now, let us take a closer look into the history, specs, and noteworthy features of this quintessential open-class racer.