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Kawasaki KH 500

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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 х 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
 

In 1976, the 500 model KH A8 succeeds the 500 H1. The evolution of this model is driven by anti-pollution standards in place in the United States and the oil crisis. This context is not conducive to performance and the machine loses his soul with this development.

After culminée to 60 hp with the 500 H1, formally returning to 59 hp model with the H1B, it falls to 52 hp with this new model. After 8 years of existence, Kawasaki finally normalizes the floor of the gearbox to a 1 ° down (instead of neutral).

1976 also marks the end of the career of this machine.