Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III (1970-71) vs Victory Hammer 8-Ball (2011-12)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Victory |
| Model: | H1 500 Mach III | Hammer 8-Ball |
| Years: | 1970-71 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve | Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 1731 cc / 106 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 60 х 58.8 mm | 101 x 108 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air / oil |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors | Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 60 hp / 45 kW @ 7500 rpm | 96.9 hp / 71.3 kW |
| Max Torque: | 56 Nm / 42.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 153 Nm / 15.6 kg-m |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, swing arm | Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, preload adjustable spring |
| Front Brakes: | 200mm Drum | Single 300mm floating rotor 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 180mm Drum | Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 130/70R18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 250/40R18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm / 55 in | 1689 mm / 66.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 174 kg / 384 lbs | 305 kg / 672 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |