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| S1 | S2 | H1 | H2 |
1972 Models
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| S1 | S2 | H1 | H2 |
| Bodywork | Tank- H1 tank same style as 1971 but with '72 colors. All
others have a rounded "blocky" tank with decals Side cover- Metal on H1/H2, plastic on S -series. H1 has the same as 1971 style, all others have similar "small" side covers. All have displacement decals on both sides. Oil Tank- Internal plastic, behind right side cover. Metal external on H1 |
| Decals/Logos | Both sides of tank have parallel "racing stripes" and "Kawasaki" logo. |
| Paint |
Pearl White/Pearl Candy Red S1/S2 Pearl Candy Orange H1 Pearl Candy Blue/Pearl Candy Gold H2 |
| Seat | No key latch. Pleating on cover on seat cover has a "quilted" appearance. Sharp transition from base of seat to top of tail piece. |
| Electrical System | Turn Signals- Thick signal lenses, mounted to lower triple clamp and rear brackets. |
| Ignition | Points on all but H2 and H1C. H2 has magneto CDI. |
| Carburetors | H1/H2 have Autolube (pressure feed to bearings) S-series used Superlube. |
| Motor Top End | First type cylinders on H2. |
| Motor Bottom End | Clutch has aluminum pressure plate, all models. Unconventional (none down five up) shifting pattern on H series, normal (one down four up) on S-series. |
| Wheels/Tires/Brakes | Painted steel fenders (except H1C) |
| Instruments | Separate, with lipped sun visors and metal covers with wrinkle finish paint. Green letters and black background. S1/S2 used plastic housings and covers rather than metal, no sun visors. |
| Switches | Aluminum housings. Choke is located on Rt. grip, has to be held down. |
| Steering Damper | Friction type, located in steering stem. |
| Cables | Black nylon coated. |
| Miscellaneous | Chain guard painted black, has holes on the side, all models. Exhaust has slightly "oval" shape when viewed from behind. |