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.
- 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.
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