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==1969== | ==1969 H1== | ||
[[Image:1969-kawasaki-h1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1]] | [[Image:1969-kawasaki-h1.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Kawasaki H1]] | ||
[[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]] | [[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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*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== | ==1970 H1== | ||
[[Image:1970-kawasaki-h1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki H1]] | [[Image:1970-kawasaki-h1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Kawasaki H1]] | ||
[[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]] | [[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]] | ||
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*Major Changes: Color and marking. | *Major Changes: Color and marking. | ||
==1971== | ==1971 H1A== | ||
[[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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*Color | |||
*Fuel Tank: Candy Blue | |||
*Front Fender: Stainless steel | |||
*Engine No.: KAE-21876- | |||
*Frame No.: KAF-23626- | |||
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997- 177s | |||
*Owner's Manual No. : 99995-314 | |||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | |||
*Major Changes: Color, marking, and fuel tank. | |||
==1972 H1B== | |||
[[Image:1972-kawasaki-h1b.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki H1B]] | |||
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*Color | |||
*Fuel Tank: Pearl Candy Orange | |||
*Front Fender: Pearl Candy Orange | |||
*Engine No.: KAE-54101- | |||
*Frame No.: KAF-48763- | |||
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-521, (E) 99997-522s | |||
*Owner" Manual No.: 99997-525 | |||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | |||
*Major Changes: Color and marking. Battery ignition system replaced the CDI ignition system. Front disc brake and steering oil damper adopted. Spark plugs changed to NGK B9HS. | |||
==1973 H1D== | |||
[[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 | |||
*Fuel Tank: Candy Lime | |||
*Front Fender: Chrome | |||
*Engine No.: KAE00000 | |||
*Frame No.: H1F-00007 - | |||
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-601, (E) 99997-605S | |||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-547 | |||
*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. | |||
==1974 H1E== | |||
[[Image:1974-kawasaki-H1E.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H1E]] | |||
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*Color | |||
*Fuel Tank: Candy Lime, Candy Red | |||
*Front Fender: Chrome | |||
*Engine No.: KAE87001- | |||
*Frame No.: H1F-17001- | |||
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-625, (E) 99997-625-01S | |||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-811, (E) 99983-020, (F) 99983-028, (I) 99983-007, (W) 99983-008 | |||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | |||
*Major Changes: Color and marking. New type of CDI ignition system adopted. Check valve adopted at the crankcase bottom. | |||
==1975== | ==1975 H1F== | ||
[[Image:1975_Kawasaki_H1_1.JPG|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 Mach III in green]][[Image:1975_Kawasaki_H1_2.JPG|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 Mach III in green]][[Image:1975_Kawasaki_H1_3.JPG|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 Mach III in green]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Blue]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Blue]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Blue]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-500-Brown-6063-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 500 in Brown]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-500-Brown-6063-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 500 in Brown]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-500-Brown-6063-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 500 in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1975-kawasaki-h1f.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1F]][[Image:1975_Kawasaki_H1_1.JPG|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 Mach III in green]][[Image:1975_Kawasaki_H1_2.JPG|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 Mach III in green]][[Image:1975_Kawasaki_H1_3.JPG|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 Mach III in green]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Blue]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Blue]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 in Blue]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-500-Brown-6063-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 500 in Brown]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-500-Brown-6063-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 500 in Brown]][[Image:1975-Kawasaki-H1-500-Brown-6063-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H1 500 in Brown]] | |||
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*Color | |||
*Fuel Tank: Candy Sky Blue, Candy Green | |||
*Front Fender: Chrome | |||
*Engine No.: KAE102400- | |||
*Frame No.: H1F-32400- | |||
*Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-625-50s (E) 99997-625-51S | |||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-849 | |||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | |||
*Major Changes: Color and marking. | |||
==1976== | |||
In 1976 the model designation was changed to the [[Kawasaki KH500|KH500]] | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|H1]][[Category:1970s motorcycles|H1]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|H1]][[Category:1970s motorcycles|H1]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:54, 29 December 2006
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 H1
- 500 cc
- 2-Stroke, 3 Cylinder
- Piston Valve
- 5-Speed Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower:
- 59 HP @8,OOO rprn
- Spark Plug: NGK BUHX
- or Champion L19V
- (E) NGK B9HS
- Tire Size
- Front: 3.25H-19 4PR
- Rear: 4.00H-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Midnight White, Peacock Gray
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: KAE-00001-
- Frame No.: KAF-00001-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-115, @ 99997-1165
- 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.
1970 H1
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: KAE-06315-
- Frame No.: KAF-06727-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-121s
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
- Major Changes: Color and marking.
1971 H1A
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Blue
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: KAE-21876-
- Frame No.: KAF-23626-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99997- 177s
- Owner's Manual No. : 99995-314
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
- Major Changes: Color, marking, and fuel tank.
1972 H1B
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Pearl Candy Orange
- Front Fender: Pearl Candy Orange
- Engine No.: KAE-54101-
- Frame No.: KAF-48763-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-521, (E) 99997-522s
- Owner" Manual No.: 99997-525
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
- Major Changes: Color and marking. Battery ignition system replaced the CDI ignition system. Front disc brake and steering oil damper adopted. Spark plugs changed to NGK B9HS.
1973 H1D
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Lime
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: KAE00000
- Frame No.: H1F-00007 -
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-601, (E) 99997-605S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-547
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
- Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and seat. H2 type CDI ignition system adopted. Steering friction damper and air scoops on the rear brake panel discontinued.
1974 H1E
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Lime, Candy Red
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: KAE87001-
- Frame No.: H1F-17001-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-625, (E) 99997-625-01S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-811, (E) 99983-020, (F) 99983-028, (I) 99983-007, (W) 99983-008
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
- Major Changes: Color and marking. New type of CDI ignition system adopted. Check valve adopted at the crankcase bottom.
1975 H1F
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Sky Blue, Candy Green
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: KAE102400-
- Frame No.: H1F-32400-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-625-50s (E) 99997-625-51S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-849
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-711
- Major Changes: Color and marking.
1976
In 1976 the model designation was changed to the KH500