Kawasaki 500 H1 Mach III Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki 500 H1 Mach III motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, power of 54 hp (39.4 kW) @ 7,400 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 184 kg (405.7 lb).

Key specifications

1970-1974Model years
499 ccDisplacement
54 hpPower
184 kgWet weight
15 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19701971197219731974
Year-specific specification changes

The 1970 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
19721974Single disc
Power
1972197458 hp (42.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Wet weight
19721974210 kg (463 lb)
Top speed
19721974186.0 km/h (115.6 mph)

How the Kawasaki 500 H1 Mach III compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Engine power54 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 27% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement499 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 27% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 39th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight184 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 12% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity15 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power47th

54 hp — more powerful than about 47% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement39th

499 cc — larger displacement than about 39% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight32nd

184 kg — heavier than about 32% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 68%.

Fuel capacity41st

15 L — larger than about 41% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line three, two-stroke • 499 cc • Air cooled • 54 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.293 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 293.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 108.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02:1 (Square)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line three, two-stroke
Displacement 499 cc (30.45 cu in)
Power 54 hp (39.4 kW) @ 7,400 rpm
Bore × stroke 60.0 x 58.8 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Port control

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 184 kg (405.7 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.00 L (3.96 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.