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| 'Kawasaki KH500' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
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| Also called | KH 500 |
| Production | 1976 - 1977 |
| Class | [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]] |
| Predecessor | Kawasaki H1 |
| Engine | 499cc in-line three, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 60.0mm x 58.8mm |
| Top Speed | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Spark Plug | NGK B9HS '76 |
| Battery | YUASA 12N9-3B '76 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Final Drive | Chain: 530x106 |
| Front Sprocket | 15T |
| Rear Sprocket | 45T |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
| Weight | 205.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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". 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
- 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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