Kawasaki KX500 2 Stroke First Ride On a Track - Too Much Power?

Here is the first real ride I have ever done on my KX500. I wish I could have done a more complete moto but I kept getting stuck behind people as it was busy and I wanted to keep my camera lens clean... but there are more motos to come! This bike was a ton of fun to ride and challenging to keep a good pace going.

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[justabouthadit]

There's nothing on earth like the rush of a 500cc two stroke. It takes a special kind of person to (willingly) climb aboard, start the terrifying monster of an engine, let the clutch go, crack the throttle and let it rip. My arms are sore just watching. Thank you!!!

[GTAGUY]

Man I love how just barely cracking the throttle sends you flying past these new bikes on the straights

[DesertDawgs]

I love how when you hit the gas you go into another dimension

[kmx]

Powerband KX125: hehe fun hahah weeee
Powerband KX500: minecraft jumping through the end portal

[hankschrader]

You don't know the true power of a 500 2 stroke until you've ridden one! 🤯😳 I had an 85' CR 500 bored, ported, polished absolutely lethal!!

[backroadbeetle]

That's like bringing a hayabusa to a circuit track 😂

[autismdoner]

Legend says he never needed to get out of 3rd gear

[spencergraham]

That's not a dirtbike, its a time machine that only goes into the future

[robfeatonby]

That sound brings back so many memories from my 83 model . Never had to worry about the power just where the hell it was pointed and what it was launching you at . Full time wrestle with the beast but still so much fun . There’s Nothing like cornering sideways with the front wheel up spraying roost at everyone trackside . Can’t believe that it was 40 yr ago . Thanks for the memories .

[groundhawg]

Sweet baby Jesus please let there be 2strokes in heaven 🙏

[marise-wm]

The sound of that two-stroke is pure mechanical bliss, and seeing it eat up the track like that reminds us why these bikes are legendary. Respect the power, and it'll take you anywhere!

[davidthomas]

You get a sense from that video that the bike just wants to throw you off it like a wild horse

[sushimamba]

That's what I love about the KX500, so much low end and mid range power. You can short shift, yet you're still absolutely flying. It was always great in sand too.

[markferguson]

You were riding that green beast like a boss 👍

[FastFrank]

Real men ride open class, welcome to the club !

[gladegoodrich]

Only one thing I regret more than selling my KX 500. Selling my 64 Corvette Stingray for $2000 in 68.

[larryarnold]

Thank you I felt like I was on the bike !!!! Great video!! It does my soul good to Remember those days...miss the big two strokes....have to limit myself to a four stroke three wheeler ....in my just don’t trust myself or heal as quick lol
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[aitosuomalainen]

Man, that thing looks sweet and sounds MAD! Gongratulations on that find man!

[Crazynitro]

He’s letting off and almost over jumping things. 🤘🏽

[coloradodirtbike]

Upgrade the front and rear brake lines to stainless steel and get a over sized front rotor. Makes a huge difference on the stopping power. And don't forget to loctite every bolt 😂. Respring and valve the bike suspension accordingly, and it's pretty good. My kx500 suspension feels nice and plush, absorbs all the hits and impacts really nicely.