Kawasaki KH400
Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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Also called | KH 400 |
Production | 1975 - 1978 |
Class | Naked |
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) |
Horse Power | 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 7000RPM |
Torque | 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
Fuel system | Carburetors |
Battery | 6.5:1 |
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) |
Dimensions | L 79.69 inches (2024 mm) W 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
Weight | (dry), 177.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Kawasaki KH400 was a in-line three, two-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1975 and 1978. 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.
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 - 1980 Kawasaki KH 400
The Kawasaki KH 400 was a 400cc, 2-stroke, street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1976 through 1980. The KH 400 was the successor to the Kawasaki S3. Changes between the S3 and KH 400 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.