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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Kawasaki KH400 | |name = Kawasaki KH400 | ||
| | |photo= Kawasaki-kh400-1976-1980-2.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = KH 400 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1976 - 1978 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = [[Kawasaki S3]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Standard | ||
|engine = | |engine = in-line three, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 57.0mm x 52.3mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 6.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 103 mph (166 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 7000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM | ||
|fuel_system | |fuel_system = Carburetors | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
|frame = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|suspension = | Clutch: Wep multi-discs <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = | |frame = | ||
|rear_tire | |suspension =Front: Telescopic [[hydraulic]] forks <br> | ||
|rake_trail = | Rear: Dual shocks, Swing arm | ||
|wheelbase = | |brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|length = | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-18}} | ||
|width = | |rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}} | ||
|height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|seat_height = | |wheelbase = 53.7 inches (1364 mm) | ||
|dry_weight = | |length = 79.69 inches (2024 mm) | ||
|wet_weight = | |width = 32.28 inches (820 mm) | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |height = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |seat_height = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |dry_weight = | ||
|turning_radius = | |wet_weight = 177.0 kg | ||
|related = | |fuel_capacity = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) | ||
|competition | |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]]. | 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. | 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== | ==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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[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Standard motorcycles]] | |||
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| Kawasaki KH400 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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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]
- 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]
- 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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