Australian Motorcyclist

WILD AND CRAZY?

WHEN YOU CRACK THE THROTTLE, THE FRONT WHEEL LIKES TO SLOWLY LIFT OFF THE GROUND – DON’T YOU GET THE FEELING THIS IS SO MUCH FUN!

H1 500 triple cylinder two-stroke - a rumoured wild and dangerous machine that scared many a soul who dared to plonk their backside onto the ribbed seat and twist the throttle to the stop. I have always wanted to experience the ‘Widow Maker’ and having ridden the H2 750 a couple of years ago for a few days, when the chance came up for me to buy this virtually untouched ’75 H1 500, I jumped at it. Of course, the H2 750 is faster, but the chassis and brakes are better

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