The Kawasaki KH500 is a two-stroke, transverse three-cylinder motorcycle produced from 1976 to 1977. It has a capacity of 498cc and a compression ratio of 6.8:1. The engine is air-cooled with piston valve induction through 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors and CDI ignition. The maximum power output is 52 hp at 8000 rpm and maximum torque is 5.4 kgf-m at 6500 rpm.
The KH500 has a 5-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The frame is a double tubular steel cradle and the front suspension includes telescopic hydraulic forks, while the rear suspension uses dual shocks with a swing arm. The front brake is a single 296mm disc and the rear brake is a 180mm drum. The tyres are 3.25-19 in the front and 4.00-18 in the rear. The motorcycle is 2085mm in length, 785mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 1490mm with a ground clearance of 145mm.
The dry weight of the KH500 is 192kg and the wet weight is 205kg, with a fuel capacity of 16 litres (4.2 US gallons).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KH 500
| Year | 1976 – 77 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve |
| Capacity | 498 cc/ 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 60 58.8mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Induction | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 52 hp / 38.7 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 5.4 kgf-m / 39.0 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, Swing arm |
| Front Brakes | Single 296mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 785 mm / 32.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
