Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki KH400"

**Kawasaki KH400**
	Kawasaki KH400
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Also called	KH 400
Production	1976 - 1978
Class	Standard
Predecessor	Kawasaki S3
Engine	in-line three, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke	57.0mm x 52.3mm
Compression ratio	6.5:1
Top Speed	103 mph (166 km/h)
Horsepower	37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque	28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System	Carburetors
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed ; Final Drive: chain ; Clutch: Wep multi-discs ;
Suspension	Front: Telescopic hydraulic forks ; Rear: Dual shocks, Swing arm
Brakes	Front: single disc ; Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire	3.25-18
Rear Tire	3.50-18
Wheelbase	53.7 inches (1364 mm)
Length	79.69 inches (2024 mm)
Width	32.28 inches (820 mm)
Weight	177.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters)
Related	Kawasaki H1
Manuals	Service Manual
	Reviews ·

Latest revision as of 20:09, 23 November 2019

The Kawasaki KH400 was a 400cc, 2-stroke, street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1976 through 1978. The KH400 was the successor to the 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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wep multi-discs.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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.

1976 KH400-A3[edit | edit source]

Maximum Horsepower:
38 HP @ 7,000 rpm
(W) 36 HP @ 7,000 spm
Spark Plug: NGK B8HS
Color
Fuel Tank: Dark Green, Orange
Front Fender: Chrome
Engine No.: S3EO26300-
Frame No.: S3F-26200-
Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-624-52S, (G) 99997-624-53S, (E) 99997-669 plus 99997-669-01R
Owner's Manual No.: 99997-878-00
Shop Manual No.: 99931-500-00
Major Changes: Model code change for the Kawasaki S3. Color, marking, carburetor setting, grips, and spark plug. CDI ignition system, locking tank cap,

1977 KH400-A4[edit | edit source]

1977 Kawasaki KH400-A4

Color
Fuel Tank: Candy Emerald Green, Candy
Royal Purple
Front Fender: Chrome
Engine No.: S3E033601-
Frame No.: S3F-033601-
Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-624-54S, (E) 99997-669-50S plus 99997-669-02R
Owner's Manual No.: 99932-003-00
Shop Manual No.: 99931-500-00
Major Changes: Color and marking.

1978 KH400-A5[edit | edit source]

1978 Kawasaki KH400-A5

Color
Fuel Tank: Candy Persimmon Red, Candy
Lime Green
Front Fender: Chrome
Engine No.: S3E042801-
Frame No.: S3F-042801-
Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-624-558, (E) 99997-669-51S
Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1024-00, (E) 99920-1015-00
Shop Manual No.: 99931-500-00
Major Changes: Color, marking, seat, and brake master cylinder.

Photos[edit | edit source]

In Media[edit | edit source]

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-[[Image:1976-kawasaki-kh400-a3.jpg|right|thumb|280px|1976 Kawasaki KH400-A3]]
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}}
-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]].
+{{Motorcycle
+|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.
 ==1976 KH400-A3==
 *Maximum Horsepower:
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 *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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 [[Category:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
 [[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
+[[Category:Standard motorcycles]]