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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Kawasaki KH500 | |name = Kawasaki KH500 | ||
| | |photo=1976-kawasaki-kh500-a8.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = KH 500 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1976 - 1977 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = [[Kawasaki H1]] | |predecessor = [[Kawasaki H1]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Road | ||
|engine = | |engine = 499cc in-line three, [[two-stroke]] | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 60.0mm x 58.8mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 113 mph (182 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 7000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B9HS}} '76 | |ignition = | ||
|battery = {{battery|12N9-3B}} '76 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B9HS}} '76 | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 12N9-3B}} '76 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|}} | |final_drive={{chain|530x106}} | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | |front_sprocket=15T | ||
|rake_trail = | |rear_sprocket=45T | ||
|wheelbase = | |frame = | ||
|length = | |suspension = | ||
|width = | |brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|height = | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} | ||
|seat_height = | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | ||
|dry_weight = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wet_weight = | |wheelbase = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |length = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |width = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |height = | ||
|turning_radius = | |seat_height = | ||
|related = | |dry_weight = | ||
|competition = | |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 = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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]] | |||