Manufacturer Kawasaki | Class racing (500ccm class) | |
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Engine inline triple, two stroke | ||
The Kawasaki H1R was racing motorcycle built by Kawasaki which competed in the 500cc class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. The Motorcycle was based on the Kawasaki H1 street motorcycle. It was powered by a two strokes, three cylinder engine.
In 1970 Ginger Molloy finished the championship in second place, behind Giacomo Agostini on a MV Agusta. Molloy scored 4 second places during the season. Kawasaki was also second in the constructors championship.
In 1971 Dave Simmonds, riding the HR1, won the final race of the season held on the circuit of Jarama (Spain). Simmonds finished 4th in the riders championship and Kawasaki was third in the constructors championship.
The next season, 1972, Kawasaki finished the constructors championship in 4th place. The best results of the year were a second place in Spain and a third at the Man Grand Prix.