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[[Image:1976-kawasaki-kh400-a3.jpg|right|thumb|280px|1976 Kawasaki KH400-A3]]
{{Motorcycle
The '''Kawasaki KH400''' was a 400cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1976 through 1978. The KH400 was the successor to the [[Kawasaki S3|Kawasaki S3]].
|name            = Kawasaki KH400
|photo= Kawasaki-kh400-1976-1980-2.jpg
|aka              = KH 400
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1976 - 1978
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki S3]]
|successor        =
|class            = Standard
|engine          = in-line three, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 57.0mm x 52.3mm
|compression      = 6.5:1
|top_speed        = 103 mph (166 km/h)
|power            = 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          = 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
|fuel_system      = Carburetors
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: Wep multi-discs <br>
 
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic [[hydraulic]] forks <br>
Rear: Dual shocks, Swing arm
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 53.7 inches (1364 mm)
|length          = 79.69 inches (2024 mm)
|width            = 32.28 inches (820 mm)
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 177.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Kawasaki H1]]
|competition      =
}}
The '''Kawasaki KH400''' was a 400cc, [[Two stroke|2-stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1976 through 1978. The KH400 was the successor to the [[Kawasaki S3|Kawasaki S3]]. It could reach a top speed of 103 mph (166 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 
 
Changes between the S3 and KH400 was in the lowering of [[horsepower]], color, markings, [[carburetor]] settings, handlebar grips, and spark plug. A [[CDI ignition]] was added as well as water-resistant brake pads, and three-[[fuse]] system adopted.
 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] in-line three, two-stroke. A 57.0mm [[bore]] x 52.3mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 400.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a [[port]] control. 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wep multi-discs. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic hydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, Swing arm. The KH400 was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 53.7 inches (1364 mm) long. 
 
 


Changes between the S3 and KH400 was in the lowering of [[horsepower]], color, markings, [[carburetor]] settings, handlebar grips, and spark plug. A [[CDI ignition]] was added as well as water-resistant brake pads, and three-fuse system adopted.
==1976 KH400-A3==
==1976 KH400-A3==
*Maximum Horsepower:
*Maximum Horsepower:
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*Major Changes: Color, marking, seat, and brake [[master cylinder]].
*Major Changes: Color, marking, seat, and brake [[master cylinder]].


==Photos==
[[File:kawasaki-kh400-1976-1980-3.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Kawasaki KH 400]]
[[File:kawasaki-kh400-1976-1980-2.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Kawasaki KH 400]]
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/1990-i-guerrieri-del-bronx#kawasaki-kh400 1990: I guerrieri del Bronx]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-gumball-rally#kawasaki-kh400 The Gumball Rally]


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