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The '''Kawasaki H2''' was a 750cc street motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1972 through 1975. The H2 followed the success of the [[Kawasaki H1|Kawasaki H1 "Mach III"]] in 1970 and was recognizable by the triple cylinder 2-stroke style engine also shared by its smaller brothers, the [[Kawasaki S1]] 250cc, [[Kawasaki S2]] 350cc, [[Kawasaki S3]] 400cc, and Kawasaki H1 500cc. | |||
The '''Kawasaki H2''' was a | |||
The 750cc H2 was the top of the line of three cylinders. The H2 set the standard for performance, becoming the quickest bike available with quarter mile times of 12.28 seconds @ 110.29 mph. The H2 once again proved that Kawasaki was at the top of the performance market. It was sometimes called the "Widowmaker". | The 750cc H2 was the top of the line of three cylinders. The H2 set the standard for performance, becoming the quickest bike available with quarter mile times of 12.28 seconds @ 110.29 mph. The H2 once again proved that Kawasaki was at the top of the performance market. It was sometimes called the "Widowmaker". | ||
==H2R== | ==H2R== | ||
In 1972 the [[AMA]] changed the nation championship road races to the 750cc displacement limit used by the [[FIM]] in Europe. The H2R was made available to race in this newly-formed class. Immediately, the H2R was a major contender winning three out of seven AMA races- more than any other manufacturer. The H2R produced between 80 and 100 HP, depending on | In 1972 the [[AMA]] changed the nation championship road races to the 750cc displacement limit used by the [[FIM]] in Europe. The H2R was made available to race in this newly-formed class. Immediately, the H2R was a major contender winning three out of seven AMA races- more than any other manufacturer. The H2R produced between 80 and 100 HP, depending on port timing and compression ratios. The H1R and H2R became known as "The Green Meanies". | ||
==1972 H2== | ==1972 H2== | ||
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*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-526 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-526 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 89997-711 | *Shop Manual No.: 89997-711 | ||
*Remarks: Two-stroke, triple-cylinder engine with oil injection and CDI ignition system. Equipped with front disc brake, chain oiler, and steering | *Remarks: Two-stroke, triple-cylinder engine with oil injection and CDI ignition system. Equipped with front disc brake, chain oiler, and steering friction damper. | ||
==1973 H2A== | ==1973 H2A== | ||
[[Image:1973-kawasaki-h2a.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2A]] | [[Image:1973-kawasaki-h2a.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2A]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]][[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-5.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]] | ||
[[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]] | |||
[[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]] | |||
[[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]] | |||
[[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]] | |||
[[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-4.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]] | |||
[[Image:1973-Kawasaki-H2-Mach-IV-Gold-686-5.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV in Gold]] | |||
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==1974 H2B== | ==1974 H2B== | ||
[[Image:1974-kawasaki-h2b.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2B]] | [[Image:1974-kawasaki-h2b.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2B]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-9.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-10.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-750-Green-7628-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 750 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-750-Green-7628-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 750 in Green]][[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-750-Green-7628-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 750 in Green]] | ||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-9.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-MACH-IV-Brown-6304-10.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 MACH IV in Brown]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-Green-8331-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-750-Green-7628-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 750 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-750-Green-7628-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 750 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-H2-750-Green-7628-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki H2 750 in Green]] | |||
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==1975 H2C== | ==1975 H2C== | ||
[[Image:1975-kawasaki-h2c.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H2C]] | |||
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*Color | *Color | ||
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*Major Changes: Color, marking, and steering oil damper position. | *Major Changes: Color, marking, and steering oil damper position. | ||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|H2 SERIES]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|H2 SERIES]] | ||
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[[Category:750cc displacement motorcycles]] | [[Category:750cc displacement motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:750cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:750cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Triple cylinder motorcycles]] | [[Category:Triple cylinder motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]] | [[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]] | ||
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