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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KH500
|name            = Kawasaki KH500
|image            =  
|photo=1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 76
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki H1]]
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = 500cc
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B9HS}} '76
|battery          = {{battery|12N9-3B}} '76
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|}} '76
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} '76
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
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[[Image:1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg|right|thumb|280px|1976 Kawasaki KH500-A8]]
The '''Kawasaki KH500''' was a 500cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] for the 1976 production year. The KH500 was the successor to the [[Kawasaki H1|Kawasaki H1 "Mach III"]].
 
Changes between the H1 and KH500 was a lowering in [[horsepower]], changing color and markings, a gear shift pattern change, and grips, water-resistant brake pads, and locking tank cap. A three-[[fuse]] system was adopted. Kawasaki also brought a brighter headlight to this bike.
==Specifications==
*Maximum Horsepower:
*52 HP @ 7,000 rpm
*(W) 50 HP @ 7,000 rpm
*Color
*Fuel Tank: Deep Burgundy, Copper
*Front Fender: Chrome
*Engine No.: KAE117100-
*Frame No.: H1F-470130-
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-625-525, (G) 99997-625-53S, (E) 99997-670
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-882-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711-00
*The KH was the model code change for the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]].
 
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{{Kawasaki}}
 
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KH500]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Street motorcycles]]
[[Category:500cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:500cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:500cc Triple cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Triple cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki KH500'''
|image            =
|aka              = KH 500
|aka              = KH 500
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1975 - 1977
|production      = 1976 - 1977
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki H1]]
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Road]]
|class            = Road
|engine          = in-line three, two-stroke
|engine          = 499cc in-line three, [[two-stroke]]
|bore_stroke      = 60.0mm x 58.8mm
|bore_stroke      = 60.0mm x 58.8mm
|compression      =
|compression      =
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|fuel_system      =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B9HS}} '76
|battery          = 6.4:1
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N9-3B}} '76
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>


|final_drive={{chain|530x106}}
|front_sprocket=15T
|rear_sprocket=45T
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|suspension      =
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|fuel_capacity    = 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]]
|competition      =
|competition      =
}}
}}


The '''[[Kawasaki]] KH500''' was a in-line three, two-stroke Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1975 and 1977. It could reach a top speed of 113 mph (182 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 7000 RPM.   
 
The '''Kawasaki KH500''' was a 500cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] for the 1976 production year. The KH500 was the successor to the [[Kawasaki H1|Kawasaki H1 "Mach III"]]. It could reach a top speed of 113 mph (182 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 7000 RPM.   
 
Changes between the H1 and KH500 was a lowering in [[horsepower]], changing color and markings, a gear shift pattern change, and grips, water-resistant brake pads, and locking tank cap. A three-[[fuse]] system was adopted. Kawasaki also brought a brighter headlight to this bike.
 


==Engine==
==Engine==
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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The KH500 was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank.   
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The KH500 was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank.   
==Specifications==
*Maximum Horsepower:
*52 HP @ 7,000 rpm
*(W) 50 HP @ 7,000 rpm
*Color
*Fuel Tank: Deep Burgundy, Copper
*Front Fender: Chrome
*Engine No.: KAE117100-
*Frame No.: H1F-470130-
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-625-525, (G) 99997-625-53S, (E) 99997-670
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-882-00
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711-00
*The KH was the model code change for the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]].
{{motorcycle-stub}}
{{Kawasaki}}
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KH500]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Street motorcycles]]
[[Category:500cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:500cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:500cc Triple cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Triple cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]


==In Media==
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/torino-centrale-del-vizio#kawasaki-kh500 Torino centrale del vizio]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/torino-centrale-del-vizio#kawasaki-kh500 Torino centrale del vizio]
==References==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]

Latest revision as of 20:09, 23 November 2019

1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg
Kawasaki KH500
Manufacturer
Kawasaki
Also called KH 500
Production 1976 - 1977
Class Road
Predecessor Kawasaki H1
Engine
499cc in-line three, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 60.0mm x 58.8mm
Top Speed 113 mph (182 km/h)
Horsepower 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 7000RPM
Spark Plug NGK B9HS '76
Battery YUASA 12N9-3B '76
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Final Drive Chain: 530x106
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 45T
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight 205.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
Related Kawasaki KZ900A
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KH500 was a 500cc, 2-stroke, street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki for the 1976 production year. The KH500 was the successor to the Kawasaki H1 "Mach III". It could reach a top speed of 113 mph (182 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Changes between the H1 and KH500 was a lowering in horsepower, changing color and markings, a gear shift pattern change, and grips, water-resistant brake pads, and locking tank cap. A three-fuse system was adopted. Kawasaki also brought a brighter headlight to this bike.


Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled in-line three, two-stroke. A 60.0mm bore x 58.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a port control.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The KH500 was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank.


Specifications[edit | edit source]

  • Maximum Horsepower:
  • 52 HP @ 7,000 rpm
  • (W) 50 HP @ 7,000 rpm
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Deep Burgundy, Copper
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: KAE117100-
  • Frame No.: H1F-470130-
  • Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-625-525, (G) 99997-625-53S, (E) 99997-670
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99997-882-00
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-711-00
  • The KH was the model code change for the H1.


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