Kawasaki S3

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The Kawasaki S3 was a 400cc street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1974 through 1976. The S3 followed the success of other S-series of Kawasakis which were recognizable by the triple cylinder 2-stroke engines which proved successful after the introduction of the Kawasaki H1 "Mach III" in 1970.

1974 S3

1974 Kawasaki S3 MACH 2
1974 Kawasaki S3 MACH 2 in Green
1974 Kawasaki S3 MACH 2 in Green
1974 Kawasaki S3 MACH 2 in Green
1974 Kawasaki S3 MACH 2 in Green
1974 Kawasaki S3 in Green
1974 Kawasaki S3 in Green


  • 400 cc
  • 2-Stroke, 3 Cylinder
  • Piston Valve
  • S-Speed Return Shift
  • Maximum Horsepower:
  • 42 HP @ 7,000 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK B9HS
  • Tire Size
  • Front: 3.25s-18 4PR
  • Rear: 3.50s-18 4PR
  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Candy Red, Candy Sky Blue
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: S3E00001-
  • Frame No.: S3F-00001-
  • Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-624, (E) 99997-624-01S
  • Owner's Manual No. : 99997-812, (E) 99983-019, (F) 99983-031, (I) 99983-032, (W) 99983-033
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-705
  • Remarks: Developed version of the 350 cc Kawasaki S2. Rubber bushings are adopted to absorb the vibration. The cylinder head fins differ from S2's.

1975 S3A

1975 Kawasaki S3A
1975 Kawasaki S3 in Red
1975 Kawasaki S3 in Red
1975 Kawasaki S3 in Red
1975 Kawasaki S3 in Red
1975 Kawasaki S3 in Green
1975 Kawasaki S3 in Green
1975 Kawasaki S3 in Green
1975 Kawasaki S3 in Green
1975 Kawasaki S3 in Green
1975 Kawasaki S3 in Green


  • Color
  • Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red, Candy Green
  • Front Fender: Chrome
  • Engine No.: S3E 14300-
  • Frame No.: S3F-14300-
  • Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-624-50S, (E) 99997-624-51S
  • Owner's Manual No.: 99997-846
  • Shop Manual No.: 99997-705
  • Major Changes: Color and marking.

1976

The model code was changed to KH400.