Across 5 covered model years from 1970 to 1974, the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 405.7 lb (184 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg) and dry weights ranging from 383.6 lb (174 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III is lighter than about 53.1% of 32 Kawasaki classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 405.7 lb (184 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg) |
| Dry weight | 383.6 lb (174 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Power | 58 hp |
| Torque | 41.3 lb-ft (56 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1970 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.53 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.98 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.92 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.08 cc / lb to 1.23 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 81.3 lb / 100 cc to 92.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% to 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 408.2 lb (185.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 405.7 lb (184 kg) to 463 lb (210 kg) for wet/running weight and 383.6 lb (174 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III heavy compared with other Kawasaki classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 47th percentile among 32 compatible Kawasaki classic motorcycles.
Does the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 643 lb (291.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 12.53 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 62nd percentile within the compatible Kawasaki classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 408.2 lb (185.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
What is the difference between Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III dry and wet weight?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 79.4 lb (36 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
How much torque does the Kawasaki 500 H 1 Mach III have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.92 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.