500 H 1 Mach III

1974 Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1974 Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III sport motorcycle, Kawasaki utilizes a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) air-cooled in-line three, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 58 HP (42.3 kW) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 116.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 500 H 1 Mach III measures 210 kg (463 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.62 kg per horsepower). The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 186 km/h (116 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1970 to 1974, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.