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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KH500
|name            = Kawasaki KH500
|photo=1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg
|image            =  
|aka              = KH 500
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 1976 - 1977
|production      = 76
|model_year      =
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki H1]]
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki H1]]
|successor        =
|successor        =  
|class            = Road
|class            =  
|engine          = 499cc in-line three, [[two-stroke]]
|engine          = 500cc
|bore_stroke      = 60.0mm x 58.8mm
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      =
|compression      =  
|top_speed        = 113 mph (182 km/h)
|top_speed        =  
|power            = 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 7000RPM
|power            =  
|torque          =
|torque          =  
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        =  
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B9HS}} '76
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B9HS}} '76
|battery          = {{battery|12N9-3B}} '76
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N9-3B}} '76
|transmission    =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|frame            =  
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|suspension      =  
 
|brakes          =  
|final_drive={{chain|530x106}}
|front_tire      = {{tire|}} '76
|front_sprocket=15T
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} '76
|rear_sprocket=45T
|rake_trail      =  
|frame            =
|wheelbase        =  
|suspension      =
|length          =  
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|width            =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}  
|height          =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}}  
|seat_height      =  
|rake_trail      =
|dry_weight      =  
|wheelbase        =
|wet_weight      =  
|length          =
|fuel_capacity    =  
|width            =
|oil_capacity    =  
|height          =
|fuel_consumption =  
|seat_height      =
|turning_radius  =  
|dry_weight      =
|related          =  
|wet_weight      = 205.0 kg
|competition      =  
|fuel_capacity    = 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]]
|competition      =
}}
}}
[[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.  
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==
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==
==Specifications==
*Maximum Horsepower:
*Maximum Horsepower:
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[[Category:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]]
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/torino-centrale-del-vizio#kawasaki-kh500 Torino centrale del vizio]
==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]

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