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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"]]. | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki KH500 | |||
|photo=1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg | |||
|aka = KH 500 | |||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1976 - 1977 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = [[Kawasaki H1]] | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Road | |||
|engine = 499cc 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 = {{sparkplug|NGK B9HS}} '76 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 12N9-3B}} '76 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
|final_drive={{chain|530x106}} | |||
|front_sprocket=15T | |||
|rear_sprocket=45T | |||
|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 = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 205.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Kawasaki KZ900A]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
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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*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711-00 | *Shop Manual No.: 99997-711-00 | ||
*The KH was the model code change for the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]]. | *The KH was the model code change for the [[Kawasaki H1|H1]]. | ||
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KH500]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KH500]] | ||
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[[Category:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
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==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]] | |||