It's offical - i am a proud owner of a 94 KX 500. All though when I bought it I was told it was a 97, no big deal. Been riding for 30 plus years, current stable of course the KX, 08 Wr 450f, 07 rmz 250 and 06 HD V-rod. Why did I buy the 500 you might ask? Ice national in Mount Pleasant, MI = KX 500 was 1 to 2 bike lengths ahead of everyone in the straight away and I mean everyone. Thought it would be cool to own the fast bike on ice!!! P.s. order a paddle tire tonight for the dunes this summer!