Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Kawasaki - 500 KH 500 A8, showing anything for service information to the amount of fork oil or even the tyre pressures. If you would like to contribute any missing information, please use the edit link below.
Back.Bike Info
CC:
500
Service
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
170
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
170
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
sae 10w
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Drum
Front Disc Size:
245 mm
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
192 kg
Fuel Capacity:
16 litres
Ground Clearance:
145 mm
Height:
1140 mm
Length:
2085 mm
Rake:
39
Reserve Fuel Capacity:
2.3 litres
Trail:
63
Wheelbase:
1410 mm
Width:
835 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
Yuasa 12N9-3B 12V-9AH
Bulb-Headlight:
50/35W
Charging System:
MITSUBISHI F005T10271 5.5A-12V@1,800 RPM
Ignition:
CDI with COIL DIAMOND TU-29M-125
Spark Plugs:
NGK B9HS
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 2 Stroke Triple
Bore x Stroke:
60 x 58.8 mm
Carburation:
Mikuni
Carburation Main Jet:
vm28sc
Compression Ratio:
6.8:1
Displacement:
498 cc
Starting:
Kick Starter
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
106
Clutch Type:
Wet, Multi-disc, Manual
Final Drive:
Chain
Gear Ratio 1st:
2.20(33/15)
Gear Ratio 2nd:
1.40(28/20)
Gear Ratio 3rd:
1.09(25/23)
Gear Ratio 4th:
0.92(23/25)
Gear Ratio 5th:
0.81(21/26)
Sprocket front:
16
Sprocket rear:
45
Misc.
Motorcycle Style:
ROADSTER
Power
Max Power Output:
52hp@7000 rpm
Max Torque:
5.4 kg-m @ 6500 rpm
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic fork
Rear:
Swing arm
Tyres
Front:
325-H19 Tubed
Rear:
400-18 Tubed
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