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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KE100A
|name            = Kawasaki KE100
|image            =  
|photo=1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-0.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              = KE 100
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =
|production      = 76-81
|production      = 1975
|model_year      =  
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki G5]]
|successor        = [[Kawasaki KE100B]]
|successor        =
|class            =  
|class            = Dual purpose
|engine          = 100cc
|engine          = 100cc single cylinder, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      = 49.5mm x 51.8mm
|compression      =  
|compression      =
|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        = 62 mph (100 km/h)
|power            =  
|power            = 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          =  
|torque          =
|ignition        =  
|fuel_system      =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B8HS}} '76-77<br />{{sparkplug|B8ES}} '78 , '79-81
|ignition        =
|battery          = {{battery|6N4-2A-5}} '76-77 , '78<br />{{battery|6N6-1 D-2}} '79-81
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '76-77<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '78 , '79-81
|transmission    =  
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N4-2A-5}} '76-78<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N6-1 D-2}} '79-81
|frame            =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|suspension      =  
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|brakes          =  
 
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-19}} '76-77 , '78 , '79-81
|frame            =
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.00-18}} '76-77 , '78 , '79-81
|suspension      =
|rake_trail      =  
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|wheelbase        =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-19}}  
|length          =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.00-18}}  
|width            =  
|rake_trail      =
|height          =  
|wheelbase        =
|seat_height      =  
|length          =
|dry_weight      =  
|width            =
|wet_weight      =  
|height          =
|fuel_capacity    =  
|seat_height      =
|oil_capacity    =  
|dry_weight      =
|fuel_consumption =  
|wet_weight      = 101.0 kg
|turning_radius  =  
|fuel_capacity    = 2.11 Gallon (8.00 Liters)
|related          =  
|oil_capacity    =
|competition      =  
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|final_drive={{chain|428}} `76-77<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
}}
The '''Kawasaki KE100A''' was a dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1976 to 1981. It was alpha-numerical replacement for the [[Kawasaki G5]]. Major changes over the G5 were color, marking, speedometer position, grips, and seat. The KE also had brighter head and tail lights.  It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, two-stroke. A 49.5mm [[bore]] x 51.8mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 100.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a rotary valves. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 2.75-19 front [[tire]] and a 3.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The KE100 was fitted with a 2.11 Gallon (8.00 Liters) fuel tank. 


The '''Kawasaki KE100A''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1976 to 1981.


The '''Kawasaki KE100''' was a dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1976 through
2001. It was alpha-numerical replacement for the [[Kawasaki G5]]. Major changes over the G5 were color, marking, speedometer position, grips, and seat. The KE also had brighter head and tail lights.
==1976==
==1976==
[[Image:1976-kawasaki-ke100.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KE100]]
[[Image:1976-kawasaki-ke100.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KE100]]
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*Major Changes: Color, marking, gear shift pattern, and left engine cover. Spark plug changed to [[NGK B8ES|B8ES]] due to cylinder head design change.
*Major Changes: Color, marking, gear shift pattern, and left engine cover. Spark plug changed to [[NGK B8ES|B8ES]] due to cylinder head design change.
==1979==
==1979==
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[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-6.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-7.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-8.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]]
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-6.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-7.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-8.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
</gallery>
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==1998==
==1998==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-5.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-6.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-7.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]]
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-5.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-6.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-7.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
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==1999==
==1999==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1999-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1999-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]][[Image:1999-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki KE100 in Green]]
File:1999-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1999-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
File:1999-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki KE100 in Green
</gallery>
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==2001==
==2001==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100]][[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100]][[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100]][[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-3.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100]][[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-4.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100]][[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-5.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100]][[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-6.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100]][[Image:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-7.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100]]
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-3.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-4.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-5.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-6.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-7.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100
</gallery>
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==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-rockford-files#kawasaki-ke100 The Rockford Files]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/moeru-yusha#kawasaki-ke100 Moeru yusha]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/herbie-the-love-bug#kawasaki-ke100 Herbie, the Love Bug]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/i-bought-a-vampire-motorcycle#kawasaki-ke100 I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/pandillas-guerra-y-paz#kawasaki-ke100 Pandillas guerra y paz]
==References==
{{reflist}}


{{Kawasaki}}
{{Kawasaki}}
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|KE100]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|KE100]]
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[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KE series]]
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