Across the 1975, 1976 and 1977 model years, the Kawasaki KH 500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 451.9 lb (205 kg).
Kawasaki KH 500 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KH 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KH 500 is lighter than about 59.9% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KH 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 451.9 lb (205 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Power | 52 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.51 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.69 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.1 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 90.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KH 500 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki KH 500 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 451.9 lb (205 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki KH 500 heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 40th percentile among 86 compatible Kawasaki sport bikes.
Does the Kawasaki KH 500 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1975-1977 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki KH 500 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki KH 500 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 631.9 lb (286.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki KH 500 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.51 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 25th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KH 500 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.1 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Kawasaki KH 500 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.