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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki H1
|name            = Kawasaki H1
|image            = [[Image:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-0.jpg|right|250px|1969 Kawasaki H1]]
|photo= 1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-0.jpg
|aka              = Mach III
|aka              = Mach III
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
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|related          = [[Kawasaki H2]] <br /> [[Kawasaki S1]]<br />[[Kawasaki S2]]
|related          = [[Kawasaki H2]] <br /> [[Kawasaki S1]]<br />[[Kawasaki S2]]
|competition      = [[Suzuki T500]] <br />[[Honda CB450]]  
|competition      = [[Suzuki T500]] <br />[[Honda CB450]]  
|value            = $6000 - $8000
}}
}}
The '''[[Kawasaki]] H1''' was a 500cc [[triple cylinder]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1969 to 1975 (known in cycling circles as "The Mach III"). It was the bike that changed the course of high performance [[motorcycling]].   
The '''[[Kawasaki]] H1''' was a 500cc [[triple cylinder]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1969 to 1975 (known in cycling circles as "The Mach III"). It was the bike that changed the course of high performance [[motorcycling]].   
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==1969 H1==
==1969 H1==
[[Image:1969-kawasaki-h1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1]]
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[[Image:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-2.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-4.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-5.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-6.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White]][[Image:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-7.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White]]
 
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File:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White
File:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White
File:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-2.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White
File:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-3.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White
File:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-4.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White
File:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-5.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White
File:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-6.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White
File:1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-7.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1 in White
File:1969-kawasaki-h1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1
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*Piston Valve
*Piston Valve
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*Parts Catalog No.: 99997-115, @ 99997-1165  
*Parts Catalog No.: 99997-115, @ 99997-1165  
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
*Remarks: Two-stroke, triple-cylinder engine with oil injection. Except for European model, has CDI ignition system. Original H1 features diaphragm fuel tap, separate handle-bar holder, and air scoops on the rear brake panel.
*Remarks: Two-stroke, triple-cylinder engine with oil injection. Except for European model, has CDI ignition system. Original H1 features [[diaphragm]] fuel tap, separate handle-bar holder, and air scoops on the rear brake panel.


==1970 H1==
==1970 H1==
[[Image:1970-kawasaki-h1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki H1]]
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[[Image:1970-Kawasaki-MACH-III-Red-3817-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki H1 MACH III in Red]][[Image:1970-Kawasaki-MACH-III-Red-3817-3.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki H1 MACH III in Red]][[Image:1970-Kawasaki-MACH-III-Red-3817-5.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki H1 MACH III in Red]]
File:1970-kawasaki-mach-iii-500-in-peacock-gray-0.jpg|1970 Kawasaki Mach III 500 in Peacock Gray
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File:1970-kawasaki-mach-iii-500-in-peacock-gray-1.jpg|1970 Kawasaki Mach III 500 in Peacock Gray
File:1970-kawasaki-mach-iii-500-in-peacock-gray-2.jpg|1970 Kawasaki Mach III 500 in Peacock Gray
File:1970-kawasaki-mach-iii-500-in-peacock-gray-3.jpg|1970 Kawasaki Mach III 500 in Peacock Gray
File:1970-kawasaki-mach-iii-500-in-peacock-gray-4.jpg|1970 Kawasaki Mach III 500 in Peacock Gray
File:1970-Kawasaki-MACH-III-Red-3817-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki H1 MACH III in Red
File:1970-Kawasaki-MACH-III-Red-3817-3.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki H1 MACH III in Red
File:1970-Kawasaki-MACH-III-Red-3817-5.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki H1 MACH III in Red
File:1970-kawasaki-h1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki H1
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==1971 H1A==
==1971 H1A==


[[Image:1971-kawasaki-h1a.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki H1]][[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]][[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]][[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]][[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]][[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]][[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-5.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]]
[[Image:1971-kawasaki-h1a.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki H1]]
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]]
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]]
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]]
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]]
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]]
[[Image:1971-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-9943-5.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue]]
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==1973 H1D==
==1973 H1D==
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File:1973-kawasaki-h1-in-candy-lime-0.jpg|1973 Kawasaki H1 in Candy Lime
File:1973-kawasaki-h1-in-candy-lime-1.jpg|1973 Kawasaki H1 in Candy Lime
File:1973-kawasaki-h1-in-candy-lime-2.jpg|1973 Kawasaki H1 in Candy Lime
File:1973-kawasaki-h1-in-candy-lime-3.jpg|1973 Kawasaki H1 in Candy Lime
File:1973-kawasaki-h1-in-candy-lime-4.jpg|1973 Kawasaki H1 in Candy Lime
File:1973-kawasaki-h1-in-candy-lime-5.jpg|1973 Kawasaki H1 in Candy Lime
File:1973-kawasaki-h1d.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H1D
File:1973-Kawasaki-H1-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H1 in Green
File:1973-Kawasaki-H1-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H1 in Green
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The H1D was redesigned to follow the appearance of the [[Kawasaki H2]] 750, [[Kawasaki S2|S2]] 350, and [[Kawasaki S1|S1]] 250 with a 2nd generation race tail partially enclosing the tail light assembly.   
The H1D was redesigned to follow the appearance of the [[Kawasaki H2]] 750, [[Kawasaki S2|S2]] 350, and [[Kawasaki S1|S1]] 250 with a 2nd generation race tail partially enclosing the tail light assembly.   
[[Image:1973-kawasaki-h1d.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H1D]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H1-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H1 in Green]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H1-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H1 in Green]]
 
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*Color
*Color
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*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-547
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-547
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
*Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and seat. [[Kawasaki H2|H2]] type CDI ignition system adopted. Steering friction damper and air scoops on the rear brake panel discontinued.
*Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and seat. [[Kawasaki H2|H2]] type CDI ignition system adopted. Steering [[friction]] damper and air scoops on the rear brake panel discontinued.


==1974 H1E==
==1974 H1E==


[[Image:1974-kawasaki-H1E.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H1E]]
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File:1974-kawasaki-h1-0.jpg|1974 Kawasaki H1
File:1974-kawasaki-h1-1.jpg|1974 Kawasaki H1
File:1974-kawasaki-H1E.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H1E
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*Color
*Color
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*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
*Major Changes: Color and marking. New type of CDI ignition system adopted. Check valve adopted at the crankcase bottom.
*Major Changes: Color and marking. New type of CDI ignition system adopted. Check valve adopted at the crankcase bottom.


==1975 H1F==
==1975 H1F==
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