| Year | 1972 |
| Bore x Stroke | 60 х 58.8 mm |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dry Weight | 174 kg / 384 lbs |
| Engine | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Brakes | Single 296mm disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors |
| Lubrication | Injectolube, automatic pressurized injection |
| Max Power | 60 hp / 45 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 56 Nm / 42.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | 180mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, swing arm |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Road Test | Kawasaki HI vs Triumph X-75 Bike magazine 1974 |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 12.4 sec |
| Starting | Kick |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h / 124 mph |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wet Weight | 188 kg / 414 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55 in |
