| MODEL | KAWASAKI KH 500 1976 - 1977 |
| Year | 1976 - 1977 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 60 x 58.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 52 hp / 38.7 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 5.4 kgf-m / 39.0 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| 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 |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2085 mm / 82.1 in |
| Overall Width | 785 mm / 32.9 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| 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 |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The KH 500 is a two-stroke, air-cooled triple with three Mikuni carburetors and a double tubular cradle frame, built for 1976 and 1977. The motorcyclespecs entry lists 52 hp at 8000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox and a 296mm front disc with a rear drum brake.
