1969
Kawasaki H1 Mach III
The Kawasaki H1 Mach III was the world's fastest production motorcycle in 1969 — a 498 cc two-stroke triple producing 60 hp in a lightweight frame that made it genuinely terrifying to ride. Its reputation for extreme oversteer and brutal power delivery earned it the nickname "The Widowmaker."
Sport
Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 498 cc 2-Stroke Inline-3 |
| Horsepower | 60 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 54 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Type | Sport |
|---|---|
| Frame | Tubular steel |
| Weight | 174 kg (wet) |
| Seat Height | 820 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 L |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h |
| ABS | None |
| Suspension | Telescopic fork / Twin shock |
| MSRP Range | $1,045 (1969 US) |