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The '''Kawasaki S1''' was a 250[[cc]] [[triple cylinder]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1971 through 1975. The S1 was the smallest displacement member of the S-series of Kawasakis which were recognizable by the triple cylinder 2-stroke engines which proved successful after the introduction of the [[Kawasaki H1|Kawasaki H1 "Mach III"]] in 1970. | The '''Kawasaki S1''' was a 250[[cc]] [[triple cylinder]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1971 through 1975. The S1 was the smallest displacement member of the S-series of Kawasakis which were recognizable by the triple cylinder 2-stroke engines which proved successful after the introduction of the [[Kawasaki H1|Kawasaki H1 "Mach III"]] in 1970. | ||
==Major competitors== | |||
*[[Yamaha RD250]] | |||
==1971 S1== | ==1971 S1== | ||
[[Image:1972-Kawasaki-S1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki S1]]<br style="clear: left"/> | [[Image:1972-Kawasaki-S1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Kawasaki S1]]<br style="clear: left"/> |
Revision as of 17:27, 24 February 2009
The Kawasaki S1 was a 250cc triple cylinder street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1971 through 1975. The S1 was the smallest displacement member of the S-series of Kawasakis which were recognizable by the triple cylinder 2-stroke engines which proved successful after the introduction of the Kawasaki H1 "Mach III" in 1970.
Major competitors
1971 S1
- 250 cc
- 2-Stroke, 3 Cylinder
- Piston Inlet Port
- 5-Speed Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower:
- 28 HP @ 7,500 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B9HS
- Tire Size
- Front: 3.00s-18 4PR
- Rear: 3.25s-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Pearl White, Pearl Candy Red
- Front Fender: Same as fuel tank
- Engine No.: S1E00001-
- Frame No.: S1F-00001-
- Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-513 plus 99997-536S, (E) 99997-513 plus 99997-535S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-504
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-705
- Remarks: Two-stroke, triple-cylinder engine. Separate handlebar holder, steering friction damper, and drum front brake will provide positive identification.
1973 S1A
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Orange, Candy Blue, Candy
- Gold
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No. : S1 E05494-
- Frame No.: S 1 F-0469 1 -
- Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-602, (E) 99997-607s
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-546, (F) 99983004
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-705
- Major Changes: Color, marking, seat, and front fender.
1974 S1B
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Green
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: SlE12001-
- Frame No.: S1 F-12001-
- Parts Catalogue No. : 99997-623S, (E) 99997-602-01S
- Owner's Manual No. : 99997-812, (E) 99983-019, (F) 99983-031, (I) 99983-032, (W) 99983-033
- ShopManualMo.: 99997-705
- Major Changes: Color, marking, and seat. Brake lining wear indicator added. Steering friction damper discontinued.
1975 S1C
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Halibut Blue
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: S1E17100-
- Frame No.: S1F-16300-
- Parts Catalogue No.: 99997-602-50S, (E) 99997-602-515
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-846
- Shop Manual No.: 99997-705
- Major Changes: Color and marking. From late '75 model, tires changed to 3.25S-18 4PR front, and 3.50S-18 4PR rear.