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Intro

The Kawasaki H1 was the bike that changed the course of high performance motorcycling. The three-cylinder, 500cc two stroke power plant had an impressive 60 horsepower and became the quickest production motorcycle EVER produced as it sped down the quarter mile in an unbelievable 12.8 seconds @ 99.5mph. The H1 retailed for $999.00 it would typify what Kawasaki became known for Innovation and Acceleration! The H1 still creates excitement today. Kawasaki 2 stroke triple.

H1R

In 1970, the H1R was available worldwide as a limited production road racer. The worldwide racing success of the H1R furthered the performance image of Kawasaki. The H1R 500cc triple two-stroke engine claimed 80 hp @ 9,500 rpm. During the 1970 Daytona road race, an H1R piloted by Ginger Molloy was clocked on the banking at an unheard of 159.83mph.

1969

1969 Kawasaki H1 in White

1970

1970 Kawasaki H1 MACH III in Red

1971

1971 Kawasaki Mach III Triple (H1) in Blue

1973

1973 Kawasaki H1 in Green

1975

1975 Kawasaki H1 Mach III in green

1975 Kawasaki H1 in Blue

1975 Kawasaki H1 500 in Brown

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