KAWASAKI 500SS MACH III

02/05/2016
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Model Name:500SS MACH III

Manufacturer:KAWASAKI

Model Year:Sep 1969

The extreme power, generated from the parallel 3-cylinder unit, rose the front wheel so easily. That shrew-like power that lasted up till its 3rd gear, made this initial model of the MACH 500 series so popular. Its quarter-mile speed, 12.4, was the world’s fastest record indeed.

Specifications:

Engine Type:	Air-Cooled 2 Stroke/Piston Valve/Parallel 3-Cylinder
Engine Displacement:	498c
Max. Power Output/Rev (PS/rpm):	60PS/7000rpm
Max. Torque/Rev (kg-m/rpm):	5.85kg-m/6000rpm
Weight(kg):	174kg
Tire Size(Front/Rear):	3.25-19・4.00-18
Price(JPY):	298 thousand yen