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