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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki H1 | |name = Kawasaki H1 | ||
| | |photo= 1969-Kawasaki-H1-White-7235-0.jpg | ||
|aka = Mach III | |aka = Mach III | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 69-75 | |production = 69-75 | ||
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|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug| | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BUHX}} '69-72<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B9HS}} '72-75 (Also early Euro models) | ||
|battery = {{battery|12N9-481}} '72<br />{{battery|12N9-4B1}} '69-72<br />{{battery|12N9-3B}} 73-75 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 12N9-481}} '72<br />{{battery|YUASA 12N9-4B1}} '69-72<br />{{battery|YUASA 12N9-3B}} 73-75 | ||
|transmission = 5- | |transmission = 5-Speed [[Return Shift]] | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension = | |suspension = | ||
|brakes = | |brakes = | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} '69 | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} '69-75 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '69-75 | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '69-75 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
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|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|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 | |||
|final_drive= {{chain|530}} `73-75<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
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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]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Kawasaki H1 Mach III was the result of the successes of the [[Honda CB450]] and [[Suzuki T500]]. The United States was the largest market and the public had the desire for larger bore, higher horsepower and higher top speeds from bikes. Kawasaki came up with the '''N100 Plan''' in July 1967. The target was to create a motorcycle with a displacement of 500cc, a 1/4 mile standing start of 13 seconds, and 60 horsepower. Kawasaki planned to do this by (1) increasing the bore of air-cooled two-stroke parallel twin cylinder [[Rotary Disc Valve]] engine on the [[Kawasaki A7|Kawasaki A7 Samurai]], or (2) develop a revolutionary new engine layout. Both twin cylinder and a three cylinder engines were developed alongside each other with the assistance of Osaka University. Kawasaki finally went with the three cylinder. | The Kawasaki H1 Mach III was the result of the successes of the [[Honda CB450]] and [[Suzuki T500]]. The United States was the largest market and the public had the desire for larger bore, higher horsepower and higher top speeds from bikes. Kawasaki had the [[Kawasaki A1|A1]] and the [[Kawasaki A7|A7]] which were impressive performers but Kawasaki needed a performance flagship to compete with not only the [[Suzuki T500]] and [[Honda CB450]] but also to take on the established British heavyweight machines. Kawasaki came up with the '''N100 Plan''' in July 1967. The target was to create a motorcycle with a displacement of 500cc, a 1/4 mile standing start of 13 seconds, and 60 horsepower. Kawasaki planned to do this by (1) increasing the bore of air-cooled two-stroke parallel twin cylinder [[Rotary Disc Valve]] engine on the [[Kawasaki A7|Kawasaki A7 Samurai]], or (2) develop a revolutionary new engine layout. Both twin cylinder and a three cylinder engines were developed alongside each other with the assistance of Osaka University. Kawasaki finally went with the three cylinder. | ||
Kawasaki produced the first ever MACH III in September 1968. In June 1970 Kawasaki launched a candy red bike with white stripes and a few minor changes. In September 1971, the H1A was launched. | Kawasaki produced the first ever MACH III in September 1968. In June 1970 Kawasaki launched a candy red bike with white stripes and a few minor changes. In September 1971, the H1A was launched. | ||
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==1969 H1== | ==1969 H1== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
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 | |||
</gallery> | |||
*Piston Valve | *Piston Valve | ||
*Color | *Color | ||
**Fuel Tank: Midnight White, Peacock Gray | **Fuel Tank: Midnight White, Peacock Gray | ||
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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== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1970-kawasaki-mach-iii-500-in-peacock-gray-0.jpg|1970 Kawasaki Mach III 500 in Peacock Gray | |||
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 | |||
</gallery> | |||
*Color | *Color | ||
*Fuel Tank: Candy Red | **Fuel Tank: Candy Red | ||
*Front Fender: Stainless steel | **Front Fender: Stainless steel | ||
*Engine No.: KAE-06315- | *Engine No.: KAE-06315- | ||
*Frame No.: KAF-06727- | *Frame No.: KAF-06727- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-121s | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | *Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | ||
*Major Changes: Color and marking. | *Major Changes: Color and marking. | ||
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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== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
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 | |||
</gallery> | |||
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. | ||
*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== | ||
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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 | |||
</gallery> | |||
*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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Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Brown-2997-4.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Brown | Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Brown-2997-4.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Brown | ||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Brown-2997-5.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Brown | Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Brown-2997-5.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Brown | ||
Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Brown-2997-6.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Brown | Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Brown-2997-6.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Brown | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||