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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''Kawasaki KH500''' | |name = '''Kawasaki KH500''' | ||
|image = | |image = [[Image:1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg|frameless|1976 Kawasaki KH500-A8]] | ||
|aka = KH 500 | |aka = KH 500 | ||
|manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1976 - 1977 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = [[Kawasaki H1]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = [[Road]] | |class = [[Road]] | ||
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|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B9HS}} '76 | ||
|battery = | |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> | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
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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. | |||
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 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. | ||
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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]]. | |||
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Revision as of 17:49, 7 June 2019
Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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Also called | KH 500 |
Production | 1976 - 1977 |
Predecessor | Kawasaki H1 |
Class | Road |
Engine | in-line three, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 60.0mm x 58.8mm |
Top speed | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Horse Power | 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 7000RPM |
Sparkplug | NGK B9HS '76 |
Battery | YUASA 12N9-3B '76 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
Weight | (dry), 205.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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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 this bike.
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.
Engine
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
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
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.
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.
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