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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Kawasaki H2 | |||
|photo= 1972-Kawasaki-H2-750-Blue-2500-0.jpg | |||
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|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 72-75 | |||
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|engine = 750cc | |||
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|compression = | |||
|top_speed =110 mph | |||
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|torque = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B9HS}} 72-73 , 74-75 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 12N5-5-4A}} 72-73<br />{{battery|YUASA 12N5.5-4A}} 74-75 | |||
|transmission = | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|}} 72-73 , 74-75 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} 72-73 , 74-75 | |||
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|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40 | |||
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|related = [[Kawasaki H1]]<br />[[Kawasaki S1]] <br />[[Kawasaki S2]] | |||
|competition = [[Honda CB750K]] <br />[[Suzuki GT750]]<br />[[Triumph Trident]] | |||
|final_drive= {{chain|530}} `72-73<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> | |||
}} | |||
The '''Kawasaki H2''' was a 750[[cc]], [[triple cylinder]], [[two stroke]], [[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 750[[cc]], [[triple cylinder]], [[two stroke]], [[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. | ||
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==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 port timing and compression | 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 ratio]]s. 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 friction damper. | *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-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-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]] | |||
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==1974 H2B== | ==1974 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-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]] | |||
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==1975 H2C== | ==1975 H2C== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1975-kawasaki-h2c.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki H2C | |||
File:214979937 o.jpg | |||
File:1975-kawasaki-h2-in-candy-purple-0.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H2 in Candy Purple | |||
File:1975-kawasaki-h2-in-candy-purple-1.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H2 in Candy Purple | |||
File:1975-kawasaki-h2-in-candy-purple-2.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H2 in Candy Purple | |||
File:1975-kawasaki-h2-in-candy-purple-3.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H2 in Candy Purple | |||
File:1975-kawasaki-h2-in-candy-purple-4.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H2 in Candy Purple | |||
File:1975-kawasaki-h2-in-candy-purple-5.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H2 in Candy Purple | |||
File:1975-kawasaki-h2-in-candy-purple-6.jpg|1975 Kawasaki H2 in Candy Purple | |||
</gallery> | |||
*Color | *Color | ||
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*Major Changes: Color, marking, and steering oil damper position. | *Major Changes: Color, marking, and steering oil damper position. | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Kawasaki}} | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|H2 SERIES]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|H2 SERIES]] | ||
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[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]] | [[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]] | ||