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|name            = '''Kawasaki KH500'''
|image            =
|aka              = KH 500
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1975 - 1977
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Road]]
|engine          = in-line three, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 60.0mm x 58.8mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 113 mph (182 km/h)
|power            = 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 6.4:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
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|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 205.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
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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. 
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/torino-centrale-del-vizio#kawasaki-kh500 Torino centrale del vizio]
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
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Revision as of 22:13, 24 May 2019

Kawasaki KH500
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Production 76
Predecessor Kawasaki H1
Engine 500cc
Sparkplug B9HS '76
Battery 12N9-3B '76
Front Tire '76
Rear Tire 4.00-18 '76
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos
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 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 H1.


Kawasaki KH500
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Also called KH 500
Production 1975 - 1977
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
Battery 6.4:1
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
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

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.

In Media