Kawasaki KH 500 
| Make Model | Kawasaki KH 500 | | Year | 1976 | | Engine | Air cooled, two stroke, transverse three cylinder, | | Capacity | 498 | | Bore x Stroke | 60 х 58.8mm | | Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | | Induction | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carbs | | Ignition / Starting | - / kick | | Max Power | 59 hp @ 8000 rpm | | Max Torque | 5.4 kg-m @ 6500 rpm | | Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed / 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 | | Dry-Weight / Wet-Weight | 192 kg / 205 kg | | Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres |  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. |
