Kawasaki KH100-B7: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki KH100-B7
Manufacturer
Production 1976
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 49.5mm x 51.8mm
Top Speed 65 mph (104 km/h)
Horsepower 10.33 HP (7.7 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 7.23 ft/lbs (9.8 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System carburetor. mikuni vm19sc
Ignition magneto
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet plate
Suspension Front: front forks
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3/18-4
Rear Tire 3/18-4
Wheelbase 45.28 inches (1150 mm)
Length 72.24 inches (1835 mm)
Width 33.07 inches (840 mm)
Height 40.75 inches (1035 mm)
Weight 186.07 pounds (84.4 Kg) (dry),
Oil Capacity 0.4 Gallon (1.50 Liters)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 2.1 Gallon (7.94 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 3.92 liters/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki KH100-B7 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki in 1976. It could reach a top speed of 65 mph (104 km/h). Max torque was 7.23 ft/lbs (9.8 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 10.33 HP (7.7 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 49.5mm bore x 51.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 99.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a rotary valves.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3/18-4 front tire and a 3/18-4 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a front forks while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The KH100-B7 was fitted with a 2.1 Gallon (7.94 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 186.07 pounds (84.4 Kg). The wheelbase was 45.28 inches (1150 mm) long.