On the Hunt: The 1969 Kawasaki H1

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1969 Kawasaki H1
1969 Kawasaki H1
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The bike's single-leading-shoe drum front brake looks stock, but has been upgraded internally.
The bike's single-leading-shoe drum front brake looks stock, but has been upgraded internally.
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1969 Kawasaki H1
1969 Kawasaki H1
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The 3-into-3 exhaust uses two mufflers on the right side and just one on the left.
The 3-into-3 exhaust uses two mufflers on the right side and just one on the left.
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1969 Kawasaki H1
1969 Kawasaki H1
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1969 Kawasaki H1
1969 Kawasaki H1
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The 498cc air-cooled 2-stroke triple made a claimed 60 horsepower at 8,000rpm.
The 498cc air-cooled 2-stroke triple made a claimed 60 horsepower at 8,000rpm.
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A fork brace, stiffer springs and thicker oil in the front forks help the front end behave better. New rear Hagon shocks look original, but actually work, unlike the stock units.
A fork brace, stiffer springs and thicker oil in the front forks help the front end behave better. New rear Hagon shocks look original, but actually work, unlike the stock units.
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A fork brace, stiffer springs and thicker oil in the front forks help the front end behave better. New rear Hagon shocks look original, but actually work, unlike the stock units.
A fork brace, stiffer springs and thicker oil in the front forks help the front end behave better. New rear Hagon shocks look original, but actually work, unlike the stock units.
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1969 Kawasaki H1
1969 Kawasaki H1

1969 Kawasaki H1
Claimed power:
60hp @ 8,000rpm
Top speed:
119mph (period test)
Engine:
498cc air-cooled 2-stroke inline triple, 60mm x 58.8mm bore and stroke, 7:1 compression ratio
Weight (half tank):
415lb (188kg)

  • Published on Dec 10, 2015
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