General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III |
Model year
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1972 |
Category
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Classic |
Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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In-line three, two-stroke |
Power output
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58.0 HP (42.3 kW)) @ 7750 RPM |
Torque
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56.0 Nm (5.7 kgf-m or 41.3 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
Top speed
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186.0 km/h (115.6 mph) |
1/4 mile (0.4 km)
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12.40 seconds |
Compression
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6.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
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60.0 x 58.8 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. 3 x Mikuni VM28SC |
Fuel control
|
Port control |
Ignition
|
CDI |
Lubrication system
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Injectolube, automatic pressurized injection |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Wet multi-disc |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Double tubular steel cradle |
Front suspension
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Telescopic hydraulic forks |
Rear suspension
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Dual shocks, swing arm |
Front tire
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3.25-19 |
Rear tire
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4.00-18 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
|
200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake |
Diameter
|
180 mm (7.1 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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174.0 kg (383.6 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
210.0 kg (463.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.3333 HP/kg |
Wheelbase
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1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
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