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The Kawasaki KR500 was a racing motorcycle built by Kawasaki from 1980 to 1982 for the 500ccm class. The bike debuted in the world championship at GP of Nations 1980 (the circuit Misano Adriatico) with the rider Kork Ballington. At the end of the season the South African rider finished 12th in the standings. For the 1981 season the KR500 was improved a new chassis was built which was stiffer and lighter the bike got a magnesium crankcase and a fork with anti-dive.