Kawasaki KM100: history, specs, pictures

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'Kawasaki KM100'
Manufacturer
[[Kawasaki]]
Also called KM 100
Production 1978 - 1981
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 49.5mm x 51.8mm
Top Speed 53 mph (86 km/h)
Horsepower 8.58 HP (6.4 KW) @ 6500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 2.50-16
Rear Tire 3.00-14
Weight 89.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KM100 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 1978 and 1981. It could reach a top speed of 53 mph (86 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 8.58 HP (6.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 49.5mm bore x 51.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 100.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a rotary valves.

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 2.50-16 front tire and a 3.00-14 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The KM100 was fitted with a 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters) fuel tank.