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
The 1970 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 27% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 27% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 39th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 12% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
54 hp — more powerful than about 47% of Kawasaki models with power data.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 39% of Kawasaki models.
184 kg — heavier than about 32% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 68%.
15 L — larger than about 41% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 184 kg (405.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
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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.