Motocross Bikes
1987KTM 500 MX
7 fields on record
The 1987 KTM 500 MX is a liquid-cooled two-stroke single-cylinder motocross bike from KTM's open class. KTM claimed 62 hp at 8,050 rpm, fed by a 55 mm Bing carburettor, making it one of the most powerful motocrossers of its day. Bikes from this era now race in Evo classes.
- Capacity
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 62.0 HP (45.6 kW) @ 8050 RPM
Engine
- Power
- 62.0 HP (45.6 kW) @ 8050 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Capacity:
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
Other
- Comments
- 55 mm Bing carburettor
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1987 | 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 498 cc |
| Dry weight | — | 103 kg |
| Seat height | — | 965 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 12.1 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What engine power does the KTM 500 MX have?
The 1987 KTM 500 MX has a Power of 62.0 HP (45.6 kW) @ 8050 RPM.
Shop this bike
Affiliate linksWe may earn a commission from qualifying eBay or Amazon purchases made through these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Please log in or register if you'd like to leave a comment.
Own one? Add it to My Garage and write an owner review with an Owner badge.