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==1976 KH500-A8==
[[Image:1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg|right|thumb|280px|1976 Kawasaki KH500-A8]]
[[Image:1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg|left|thumb|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"]].
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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
*Major Changes: Model code change for the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]]. Color, marking, gear shift pattern, and grips. Water-resistant brake pads, locking tank cap, and three-fuse system adopted. Brighter headlight. Horsepower lowered.
*The KH was the model code change for the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]].  
 


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Revision as of 18:54, 23 March 2008

1976 Kawasaki KH500-A8

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.