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The '''[[Kawasaki]] H1''' was a 500cc [[triple cylinder]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1969 to 1975 (known in cycling circles as "The Mach III"). It was the bike that changed the course of high performance motorcycling. | The '''[[Kawasaki]] H1''' was a 500cc [[triple cylinder]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1969 to 1975 (known in cycling circles as "The Mach III"). It was the bike that changed the course of high performance [[motorcycling]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Kawasaki H1 Mach III was the result of the successes of the [[Honda CB450]] and [[Suzuki T500]]. The United States was the largest market and the public had the desire for larger bore, higher horsepower and higher top speeds from bikes. Kawasaki came up with the '''N100 Plan''' in July 1967. The target was to create a motorcycle with a displacement of 500cc, a 1/4 mile standing start of 13 seconds, and 60 horsepower. Kawasaki planned to do this by (1) increasing the bore of air-cooled two-stroke parallel twin cylinder [[Rotary Disc Valve]] engine on the [[Kawasaki A7|Kawasaki A7 Samurai]], or (2) develop a revolutionary new engine layout. Both twin cylinder and a three cylinder engines were developed alongside each other with the assistance of Osaka University. Kawasaki finally went with the three cylinder. | The Kawasaki H1 Mach III was the result of the successes of the [[Honda CB450]] and [[Suzuki T500]]. The United States was the largest market and the public had the desire for larger bore, higher horsepower and higher top speeds from bikes. Kawasaki came up with the '''N100 Plan''' in July 1967. The target was to create a motorcycle with a displacement of 500cc, a 1/4 mile standing start of 13 seconds, and 60 horsepower. Kawasaki planned to do this by (1) increasing the bore of air-cooled two-stroke parallel twin cylinder [[Rotary Disc Valve]] engine on the [[Kawasaki A7|Kawasaki A7 Samurai]], or (2) develop a revolutionary new engine layout. Both twin cylinder and a three cylinder engines were developed alongside each other with the assistance of Osaka University. Kawasaki finally went with the three cylinder. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
==1969 H1== | ==1969 H1== | ||
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*Piston Valve | *Piston Valve | ||
*5-Speed Return Shift | *5-Speed Return Shift | ||
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*Engine No.: KAE-54101- | *Engine No.: KAE-54101- | ||
*Frame No.: KAF-48763- | *Frame No.: KAF-48763- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-521, (E) 99997-522s | ||
*Owner" Manual No.: 99997-525 | *Owner" Manual No.: 99997-525 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | *Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | ||
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*Engine No.: KAE00000 | *Engine No.: KAE00000 | ||
*Frame No.: H1F-00007 - | *Frame No.: H1F-00007 - | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-601, (E) 99997-605S | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-547 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-547 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | *Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | ||
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*Engine No.: KAE87001- | *Engine No.: KAE87001- | ||
*Frame No.: H1F-17001- | *Frame No.: H1F-17001- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog 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 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-811, (E) 99983-020, (F) 99983-028, (I) 99983-007, (W) 99983-008 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | *Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | ||
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*Engine No.: KAE102400- | *Engine No.: KAE102400- | ||
*Frame No.: H1F-32400- | *Frame No.: H1F-32400- | ||
*Parts | *Parts Catalog No.: 99997-625-50s (E) 99997-625-51S | ||
*Owner's Manual No.: 99997-849 | *Owner's Manual No.: 99997-849 | ||
*Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | *Shop Manual No.: 99997-711 | ||
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==1976== | ==1976== | ||
In 1976 the model designation was changed to the [[Kawasaki KH500|KH500]] | In 1976 the model designation was changed to the [[Kawasaki KH500|KH500]] | ||
==H1R== | |||
[[Image:1969-kawasaki-h1r.jpg|right|thumb|1969 Kawasaki 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 200]] road race, an H1R piloted by Ginger Molloy was clocked on the banking at an unheard of 159.83mph. | |||
*500 cc | |||
*2-Stroke, 3 Cylinder | |||
*Piston Valve | |||
*5-Speed Return Shift | |||
*Maximum Horsepower: | |||
*80 HP @9,500 rpm | |||
*Spark Plug: [[NGK B10EN]] | |||
*Tire Size | |||
*Front: 3.00H-18 | |||
*Rear: 3.50H-18 | |||
*Color | |||
*Fuel Tank: Lime Green | |||
*Front Fender: Lime Green | |||
*Engine No.: KAE-90001- | |||
*Frame No.: KAF-90001- | |||
*Remarks: Road racer version of the H1 with more power. Has forced lubrication, but in addition oil must be mixed with gasoline. Production limited. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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