KAWASAKI 500 H1-E/F - 1974-1975
The main improvements of the 1974 model were an engine now rubber mounted as well as a new CDI system , the other modifications were minimal.
Only the colours have been changed on the 1975 H1F model.
| Engine type : | 2-stroke, in line 3-cylinder, piston reed valve, air-cooled |
| Capacity : | 498 cm3 |
| Bore x Stroke : | 60 x 58.8 mm |
| Max power/rpm : | 59 HP at 8000 rpm |
| Max torque : | 5.7 m.kg at 7000 rpm |
| Compression ratio : | 6.8 : 1 |
| Fuel system : | 3 Mikuni carburettors - Type : VM 28 SC |
| Ignition : | CDI - 12 V |
| Gear box : | 5 speed |
| Tyres : | Front : 3.25 X 19" – Rear : 4.00 X 18" |
| Weight (empty) : | 185 kg |
| Max speed : | 185 km/h |
