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1971 Kawasaki Mach III - Coolness Factor = 95.6%
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 3:15 am
by totalmotorcycle
1971 Kawasaki Mach III on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall
For MORE information and Photos click here: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... IIIH1B.htm
MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer - Make - Model - Year: Kawasaki Mach III H 1B 1971
Motorcycle Style: Standard
ENGINE SPECS
Engine Type: 498 cc, air cooled, 3 - cylinders in line, 2-stroke
Engine Bore and Stroke: 60 mm x 58.8 mm
Horsepower: 60 hp (44.7 kW) @ 7500 rpm
Torque 67 Nm (49.4 ft. lbs) @ 7000 rpm
Transmission type: 5 speed
Final Drive: Chain
MISCELLANEOUS SPECS
Tire - Front: 3,00-21
Tire - Rear: 4,00-18
Brakes - Front: single disc with 2-piston calipers
Brakes - Rear: 180 mm drum
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Fuel capacity - reserve 15 l (4 gallon US)
Dry weight 174 kg (383.6 pounds)
For MORE information and Photos click here: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... IIIH1B.htm
Re: THIS WEEK: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - VOTE NOW
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 3:17 am
by totalmotorcycle
You might say to yourself... "What do I want for dinner tonight"? But really what you should be asking is "What is a 1971 motorcycle doing up on the Cool Wall this week?"
Well, it's my B-Day this week (May 15th) and I was born in 1971. Thus, I thought, what the hell not, I'll put up a 1971 motorcycle, it is MY site after all...lol
We have never had such an old model up on the Cool Wall before, what do you think of it? Do you think manufacturers should offer these old (modernized) models again? Have times moved on too much? Would you want to own a classic?
Mike
P.S. Use the bloody smiles more please.
Re: THIS WEEK: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - VOTE NOW
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 7:54 am
by Hanson
Awesome ... just for your birthday.
Safe Travels,
Richard
Re: THIS WEEK: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - VOTE NOW
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 9:10 am
by totalmotorcycle
Hanson wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2017 7:54 am
Awesome ... just for your birthday.
Safe Travels,
Richard
Thanks Richard... but don't vote Awesome JUST because of my birthday... Vote and discuss the bike.
Mike
Re: THIS WEEK: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - VOTE NOW
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 6:22 pm
by faded sun
Re: THIS WEEK: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - VOTE NOW
Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 2:35 am
by ceemes
Re: THIS WEEK: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - VOTE NOW
Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 7:51 am
by markdcoco
Re: THIS WEEK: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - VOTE NOW
Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 7:03 am
by totalmotorcycle
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!
Thank you all for being a part of my 46th Birthday, Total Motorcycle, the TMW community forums and the Cool Wall!!
You not only make my day, but my year and life as well.
Mike
Re: THIS WEEK: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - VOTE NOW
Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 6:22 pm
by montanalifter
Awesome bike. happy birthday.
Re: THIS WEEK: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - VOTE NOW
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 3:06 am
by totalmotorcycle
1971 Kawasaki Mach III - Coolness Factor = 95.6%
Featured: May 12th, 2017 - May 19th, 2017
Most popular vote category: Awesome+
Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=54346
Total Motorcycle model page: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... IIIH1B.htm
The Coolness Factor of the 1971 Kawasaki Mach III
Awesome (3 points) 21
Cool (2 points) 1
Uncool (1 point) 1
Fail (0 point) 0
No votes Total votes: 23
= a Coolwall Factor of 95.6%
Total Motorcycle's Take-a-way: The 1971 Kawasaki Mach III blasts off like a rocket to the top of the Cool Wall! Manufacturers take note: Retro cool is still in. We need more retro's! There is something attractive about simplicity of design/form/function. Back in 1971, bikes were more simple, easy to work on, but they didn't handle that well and the Mach III was probably too fast for it's own good vs today's bikes... but it is amazing how far we have come in 46 years.
Riding modes, ABS, Traction Control, FI, disc brakes, advanced metals, LED lighting, even electric starters we take for granted today. It will be something to see what the 2063 Kawasaki will offer! AI technology? Solar Powered? No exhaust? Plastic composite frame? Will motorcycles be the last vehicles on the road to be manually driven?
Mike
Get excited as the next TMW Cool Wall bike for 2017 is now up for voting and discussion, have fun!
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