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[[Image:1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg|right|thumb|280px|1976 Kawasaki KH500-A8]] | |||
[[Image:1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg| | 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 the market. | |||
==Specifications== | |||
*Maximum Horsepower: | *Maximum Horsepower: | ||
*52 HP @ 7,000 rpm | *52 HP @ 7,000 rpm | ||
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*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-882-00 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-882-00 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711-00 | *Shop Manual No.: 99997-711-00 | ||
* | *The KH was the model code change for the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]]. | ||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KH500]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KH500]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Street motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:500cc displacement motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:500cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Triple cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
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Revision as of 18:54, 23 March 2008
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".
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 the market.
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 H1.