Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III (1974-75) vs Kawasaki Z1-R Turbo (1978-79)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | H1 500 Mach III | Z1-R Turbo |
| Years: | 1974-75 | 1978-79 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 60 х 58.8 mm | 69.4 х 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Induction: | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors | 40mm Bendix carb |
| Ignition: | CDI | Battery & coil ignition |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 60 hp / 45 kW @ 7500 rpm | 126 hp / 93.2 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks | 36mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, swing arm | Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 296mm disc | 2x 295mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | 180mm Drum | Single 295mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 100/90 18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 120/90 V18 |
| Wet Weight: | 188 kg / 414 lbs | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.4 sec | 11.4 sec / 123 mp/h |
| Top Speed: | 200 km/h / 124 mph | 158 mph / 254 km/h |