Kawasaki KH500

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.

Kawasaki KH 500