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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki KH400'''
|name            = Kawasaki KH400
|image            = [[Image:1976-kawasaki-kh400-a3.jpg|frameless|1976 Kawasaki KH400-A3]]
|photo= Kawasaki-kh400-1976-1980-2.jpg
|aka              = KH 400
|aka              = KH 400
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1976 - 1978
|production      = 1976 - 1978
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|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki S3]]
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki S3]]
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Naked]]
|class            = Standard
|engine          = in-line three, two-stroke
|engine          = in-line three, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 57.0mm x 52.3mm
|bore_stroke      = 57.0mm x 52.3mm
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|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 6.5:1
|battery          =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
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|fuel_capacity    = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          = [[Kawasaki H1]]
|competition      =
|competition      =
}}
}}
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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:Triple cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
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[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
 
[[Category:Standard motorcycles]]
 
==1976 - 1980 Kawasaki KH 400==
[[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]]
[[File:kawasaki-kh400-1976-1980-1.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Kawasaki KH 400]]
[[File:kawasaki-kh400-1976-1980-0.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]
 
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]

Latest revision as of 20:09, 23 November 2019

Kawasaki-kh400-1976-1980-2.jpg
Kawasaki KH400
Manufacturer
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 ·

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]

1976 - 1980 Kawasaki KH 400 1976 - 1980 Kawasaki KH 400

In Media[edit | edit source]