Kawasaki H1500 Mach III
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| Kawasaki H1500 Mach III | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | H1 500 Mach III |
| Production | 1968 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Air-cooled, Two-stroke, inline 3 cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 59.9mm x 59.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Horsepower | 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 49.42 ft/lbs (67.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic hydraulic forks Rear: Dual shocks, swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase | 55.12 inches (1400 mm) |
| Weight | 188.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III was a Air-cooled, Two-stroke, inline 3 cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1968. Max torque was 49.42 ft/lbs (67.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 59.9mm bore x 59.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic hydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, swing arm. The H1 500 Mach III was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long.
1968 - 1972 Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III[edit | edit source]
When the Kawasaki appeared at 60 x 58.8-mm bore & stroke, it was completely straight forward three cylinders in-line, with a tall alternator/ignition cover adding inches of width on the left, and with its gear primary drive to a 5-speed gearbox on the right. Powerful double leading shoe front brakes, racing rear brake with air scoops always respond smoothly for safe straight line stops.