1982 Kawasaki SR500

April 19, 2021 By ndrake55

1982 Kawasaki SR500

Ex – Dave Thorpe Ride

1982 was Thorpe’s first full year of racing GP’s in the 500cc class. He won several races on this bike and finished the season in 6th place.

1982 Kawasaki SR500

1982 Kawasaki SR500
The 1982 SR500 was a completely different bike from the 1981 SR500. And although they look simular to the 1983 Production KX500, that's as far as the simularities go.....

1982 Kawasaki SR500

1982 Kawasaki SR500
The frame is chromemoly with different geometry & tig welded

1982 Kawasaki SR500
The motor in the 82 SR500 is more production based. It sits lower in the frame than the 81 SR500. Originally the engine cases were sand cast, but were poor quality and were soon replaced with die cast pre production items.

1982 Kawasaki SR500

1982 Kawasaki SR500
The distance between swingarm & rocker pivots are different than the 81 SR500. Rear suspension rocker and strut are works components.