I built a kawasaki iconic classic bike, Kawsaki 500SS Mach 3 H1
Hasegawa released the early version kit in 2020.
The art box shows grey color but the decals for white livery are also available
Minichamps and Gunze Sangyo also have this model in 1/12 scale
By mid-1960s, the US had become the largest motorcycle market.
American riders were demanding bikes with more horsepower and higher maximum speeds.
Kawasaki already had the largest-displacement Japanese machine with their 650 cc four-stroke W series, but it did not fit the niche Kawasaki was aiming for. Kawasaki development began work on the top secret N100 Plan in 1967.
When announced, the H1 was critiqued in UK motorcycling press for their "own ambitious claim" of "the fastest and best accelerating road machine ever produced, being capable of 124 mph and 12.4 sec.
In the US, the Mach III proved to be very popular. Motorcyclist said the Mach's power-to-weight ratio was the best "ever produced in a motorcycle meant to sell to anyone who has the money to purchase it."
Pictures of real motorcycle
Completed model pictures:
Full build video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRmZjofq0Rg
Thank you!
