LUXURY BIKES

Rare & exceptional Kawasaki KR 500 Replica, identical in the smallest detail to the works KR 500 entrusted to the official Kawasaki rider Kork Ballington during the 1980 500cc world championship season. Just two examples of the original machine were built by Kawasaki in 1980, with just a further two built in 1981 and was quite revolutionarily for its time. This machine was built in 2007 and is new and in perfect working order. Available in Europe.

Technical Characteristics

Engine 4 cyclinder, 2 stroke, 4 square, liquid cooled
Bore x Stroke 54 mm x 54 mm
Capacity 495 cc
Power approx. 110 hp @ 11,400 rpm (on the rear wheel)
Inlet/exhaust control Rotating slide control / none
Carburettors 4 Mikuni-constant-vacuum slide carburettor, VM 34 SC, 34mm
Ignition transistorised, solid-state
Gearbox, Clutch 6 gears, multi-disk dry clutch
Frame Aluminium box-frame, Monocoque
Front suspension Telescopic fork with Anti-dive mechanism
Rear suspension Swing arm with central central suspension strut (Cantilever - Uni Trak)
Tyres 18" (front & rear)
Brakes (front) Twin 290 mm disks
Brakes (rear) Single 230 mm disk
Dry weight 133 kg approx.
Top speed 270 km/h approx.