The Kawasaki Match III 500 motorcycle specifications include a 500 cc (30.51 cu in) engine, power of 60 hp (43.8 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 174 kg (383.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Match III 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 19% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 27% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 39th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 16% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 29th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd 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.
60 hp — more powerful than about 52% of Kawasaki models with power data.
500 cc — larger displacement than about 39% of Kawasaki models.
174 kg — heavier than about 29% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 71%.
13.9 L — larger than about 32% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.345 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 344.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 120.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.02:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 1969 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line three, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 500 cc (30.51 cu in) |
| Power | 60 hp (43.8 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 60.0 x 58.8 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni |
| Fuel control | Port control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double Loop Aircraft Alloy |
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| Front suspension | Inner Spring Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Threeposition Spring Preload adjustable Shock Absorber |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 174 kg (383.6 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.90 L (3.67 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 167.0 km/h (103.8 mph) |
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