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|name = Kawasaki | {{Motorcycle | ||
| | |name = Kawasaki KE100 | ||
|aka = | |photo=1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-0.jpg | ||
|manufacturer = | |aka = KE 100 | ||
|parent_company = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|production = | |parent_company = | ||
|model_year = | |production = 1975 | ||
|predecessor = | |model_year = | ||
|successor = | |predecessor = [[Kawasaki G5]] | ||
|class = | |successor = | ||
|engine = 100cc | |class = Dual purpose | ||
|bore_stroke = | |engine = 100cc single cylinder, two-stroke | ||
|compression = | |bore_stroke = 49.5mm x 51.8mm | ||
|top_speed = | |compression = | ||
|power = | |top_speed = 62 mph (100 km/h) | ||
|torque = | |power = 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 7000RPM | ||
|ignition = | |torque = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B8HS}} '76-77<br />{{sparkplug|B8ES}} '78 , '79-81 | |fuel_system = | ||
|battery = {{battery|6N4-2A-5}} '76- | |ignition = | ||
|transmission = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '76-77<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '78 , '79-81 | ||
|frame = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N4-2A-5}} '76-78<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N6-1 D-2}} '79-81 | ||
|suspension = | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
|brakes = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|2.75-19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.00-18}} | |frame = | ||
|rake_trail = | |suspension = | ||
|wheelbase = | |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|length = | |front_tire = {{tire|2.75-19}} | ||
|width = | |rear_tire = {{tire|3.00-18}} | ||
|height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|seat_height = | |wheelbase = | ||
|dry_weight = | |length = | ||
|wet_weight = | |width = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |height = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |seat_height = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |dry_weight = | ||
|turning_radius = | |wet_weight = 101.0 kg | ||
|related = | |fuel_capacity = 2.11 Gallon (8.00 Liters) | ||
|competition = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|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> | |||
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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. | |||
==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== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
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'> | |||
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 | |||
</gallery> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
==1999== | ==1999== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
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'> | |||
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> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
==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}} | ||
{{motorcycle-stub}} | |||
[[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]] |
Latest revision as of 04:30, 2 December 2019
Kawasaki KE100 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | KE 100 |
Production | 1975 |
Class | Dual purpose |
Predecessor | Kawasaki G5 |
Engine | 100cc single cylinder, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 49.5mm x 51.8mm |
Top Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
Horsepower | 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 7000RPM |
Spark Plug | NGK B8HS '76-77 NGK B8ES '78 , '79-81 |
Battery | YUASA 6N4-2A-5 '76-78 YUASA 6N6-1 D-2 '79-81 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 428 `76-77[1] |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
Front Tire | 2.75-19 |
Rear Tire | 3.00-18 |
Weight | 101.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 2.11 Gallon (8.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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.
1976[edit | edit source]
Specifications[edit | edit source]
- 100cc
- 2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 5-Speed Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP 07,500 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B8HS
- Tire Size
- Front: 2.75-17 4PR
- Rear: 3.00-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Sky Blue, Candy Copper
- Front Fender: Same as fuel tank
- Engine No.: G5E090900-
- Frame No. : G5-091700-
- Parts Catalog No. : 99997-651-51S,
- General Export: 99997-651-52S
- Owner's Manual No. : 99997-867-00
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-748-00
1977[edit | edit source]
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Poppy Red, Parrot Green
- Front Fender: Gray
- Engine No.: G5E105501-
- Frame No.: G5-105501-
- Parts Catalog No.:99997-651-535
- General Export: 99997-651-54S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-892-00
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-748-00
- Major Changes: Color. Tandem footpegs added. Bleed valve added to oil pump. Rotary disc material changed to steel.
1978[edit | edit source]
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Coablt Blue, Sunflower Yellow
- Front Fender: White
- Engine No.: G5ElT3701-
- Frame No.: G5-114201-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99970-1003-01,
- General Export: 99910-1020-01
- Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1 005-00
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-748-00
- Major Changes: Color, marking, gear shift pattern, and left engine cover. Spark plug changed to B8ES due to cylinder head design change.
1979[edit | edit source]
1998[edit | edit source]
1999[edit | edit source]
2001[edit | edit source]
In Media[edit | edit source]
- The Rockford Files
- Moeru yusha
- Herbie, the Love Bug
- I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
- Pandillas guerra y paz
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
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