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New SOOcc 3-Cylinder From Kawasaki Tail/Brake Lamp Head Lamp Seat Front Fork the rnach1ne's performance capabilities. The gas tank capacity Is 4.0 plloDs. The Macb ill perforlllllDCe package carries a suggested p.o.e. retail price of $999. Spec1!lcations: Displacement: 498cc (30.4 cu. in.) Bore & Stroke: 60x58.8mm (2.36x2.31in.) Compression Ratio: 6.8 MaxImum Power: 60 HP at 7500 rpm Maximum Torque: 5.85 KGM (42.3 tt/lb) at 7000 rpm Tire Size: Front (3.25-19), Rear (4.0018), 4 Ply Rating OVerall Lenglb: 82.5 In. (2095 mm) OVerall Width: 33.0 In. (840 rtlm) Wheel Base: 55.0 in. (1400 mm) Weight: 382 lb. (175 Kg) OVerall Hetgbt: 42.5 in. (10eo mm~ Fuel Tank CapacitY: 4.0 gal. (15 L) OU Tank Capacil;y: 2.5 USQT (2.3 L) Performance: 1. Top SpeeG-118 mpb (190 kpb) wllb 15/45 sprockets -124 mpb (200 kph) willi 16/45 sproekets. 2. Acceleratl~ 1/4 mile, 12.4 sec. 3. Fuel Consumption-55 miles/gal. at 50 mpb 4. Minimum Turning Rad1~90.5 in. (2.3 M) other Major Items: Three-cylinder, twostroke, piston valve, CDI, kick, in~ lube, wet multi-disc clutch, primary drive spur gear, t1Da1 drive single row chain, gear bo~5 speeds, return c!IIIIIIe. ~ !::: .... b:) ..:I ~ U RIDERS THE NEW 250cc Brake Pedal , 30·40 H.P. ? Kic:kstar1Br Pedal The Klwaslkl Mlch III Ka wa.saId recently announced the introductloo of their 60 borsepower, 500cc "Macb m", lbree-cyl1nder motorcycle, cla1med to outacce1erate and outperform every existing productloo macblne regardless of displacement. According to Don Graves, Natlona1 sales Manager, Kawa.sald's new 500 Is lIIe year's most exciting motorcycle, the top macbine, performance-wise and satety-wise, in the medium and large bore twins, lbrees and fours being introduced this year from Japan and England. The manufacturer is a major world builder of aircraft and bas produced in lIIe 500 Macb m, tbe present world's hlgbest borsepower-to-weigbt ratio and borsepower-to-displacement ratio In a production macblne, along with tbe advanced satety features. An additlooal major innovation is the motorcycle industry's most advanced electronic capacity discharge ignition system using surface firing, noo-foullng spark plugs. The vertical, all-new lbree-cyllnder design provides highly effective fuel flow and sate, hlgb rpm for maximum power. The smaller bore allows for better cool1ng, lIgbt reciprocating welibt and smoother performance. The 120-degree tiring design also is a major innovation, providing power pulses, timed to give over 10 percent more power output than conventional twin 180-degree configurations, as well as vlbrationless performance. SIxty big borsepower In this 382-pound macblne provide the world's blghest borsepower-to-weigbt and borsepowerto-cc ratios In production macblnes. Kawasaki claims standing start quarter miles In 12.4 seconds reacblng speeds uP to 110 miles per bour and top speeds of uP to 124 miles per bour. ~ ~ TO ALL NOTICE Muffler ;:: Double leading sboe front brake and big, sate, sure-stop rear brake willi air scoop for cool1ng provide tbe maximum bracking abilities for this performance package. The frame design and suspens10n add the greatest street bandl1ng abilities that have, uP to tbls time, gone Into a production street macblne. Fuel consumption on the performance package is rated at 55 miles per galIon at 50 miles per bour, one c1 the most efficient large displacement macblnes of eilller two-cycle or four-cycle units in this performance category. Speclal Dunlop K77 nylon cord tires are being used for lIIe Macb m. The tread pattern and construction were speclally designed for the performance requirements of tbls macblne. Wbeels are carefully balanced and rim locks installed. Kawa.sald's electronic capac1ty discharge Ignition system (CD!) features one of the world's most advanced Ignition systems, with no breaker points to wear or to set. It gives a botter. taster spark than does a conventional system. Anti-fouling surface gap spark plugs are used willi the CD! system wblch have an expected 1Ite of 5000 miles. These plugs have no gap to set or beat range to worry abOut. An automotive type distributor Is used with the system. Styling for this macblne, built specifically for the United States market, was done in conjunction willi a toP U.S. designer with past Detroit automotive experience. The Cerlani-style front forks In addition to providing the best possible front suspension, give the macblne a new, lean look. Tbe gas tank, an inventive departure from past styling for Kawasaki, f eat u res "mod" racing strtpes and soft motion llnes whlcb fit SHORT STROKE fl/@f!ll -_........... _--.. HERE ~ TlIn Throttle 3 SJlI TMk ,. thlck . .1 CWlt« Float Carb Til*' Tlmken ....d Beerlngs Gear box can be worked on without , . moYlng the engine from tr8me & tpllnlng the ca.. v.tlldl Is nec....ry wUh molt ot" 250 & 380 unit type eng"••• Aleo mer. I•• large air ep.ce bttwMn ca• • a geerbox whlch.limi,... . . . . . . .fef. c ...llnl tortts or GrMve. forks 01.,. you the best riding & handling bike on the "'Ilk the per*"' '4lItO ha•• Gr'M'wes how he likes his. Try one and you." buy New Short Stroke motor --30--«) HP New Gear Ratio _ ..... ''''L.. New SIllltlng _ I ... New Clutcn Hub - PI.I.~ Chain Wheel Large R.... Chain Large Alloy Cylinder Large Air Cleaner LI'll" eso· Typo GIlt Box Cuplex Pri Chlln St. .1 Rims wUh Large Spok•• - 4OOx18 Knobby Rear 3Sb,19 Trials Front Spring Loaded Foot Rest Brllke Rod InllNd of cable • . . . . CJC;I. &=..-.... us Veps ...11:, ..... hlIweM Cltr .ateIUI ...... 8 ..._ 0 . .... s-- ..... r.._ ......, ""u ....... 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