The Kawasaki KH 500 motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, power of 52 hp (38.0 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 205 kg (451.9 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki KH 500 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 30% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 46th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 27% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 39th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
52 hp — more powerful than about 46% of Kawasaki models with power data.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 39% of Kawasaki models.
205 kg — heavier than about 45% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 55%.
16 L — larger than about 47% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.254 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 253.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 104.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.02:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line three, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Power | 52 hp (38.0 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 60.0 x 58.8 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.4:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Port control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 205 kg (451.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 182.0 km/h (113.1 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.