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|name = Kawasaki | {{Motorcycle | ||
| | |name = Kawasaki KE100 | ||
|aka = | |photo=1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-0.jpg | ||
|manufacturer = | |aka = KE 100 | ||
|parent_company = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|production = | |parent_company = | ||
|model_year = | |production = 1975 | ||
|predecessor = | |model_year = | ||
|successor = | |predecessor = [[Kawasaki G5]] | ||
|class = | |successor = | ||
|engine = 100cc | |class = Dual purpose | ||
|bore_stroke = | |engine = 100cc single cylinder, two-stroke | ||
|compression = | |bore_stroke = 49.5mm x 51.8mm | ||
|top_speed = | |compression = | ||
|power = | |top_speed = 62 mph (100 km/h) | ||
|torque = | |power = 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 7000RPM | ||
|ignition = | |torque = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B8HS}} '76-77<br />{{sparkplug|B8ES}} '78 , '79-81 | |fuel_system = | ||
|battery = {{battery|6N4-2A-5}} '76- | |ignition = | ||
|transmission = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '76-77<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '78 , '79-81 | ||
|frame = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N4-2A-5}} '76-78<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N6-1 D-2}} '79-81 | ||
|suspension = | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
|brakes = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|2.75-19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.00-18}} | |frame = | ||
|rake_trail = | |suspension = | ||
|wheelbase = | |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|length = | |front_tire = {{tire|2.75-19}} | ||
|width = | |rear_tire = {{tire|3.00-18}} | ||
|height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|seat_height = | |wheelbase = | ||
|dry_weight = | |length = | ||
|wet_weight = | |width = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |height = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |seat_height = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |dry_weight = | ||
|turning_radius = | |wet_weight = 101.0 kg | ||
|related = | |fuel_capacity = 2.11 Gallon (8.00 Liters) | ||
|competition = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil=K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
|final_drive={{chain|428}} `76-77<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Kawasaki KE100A''' was a dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1976 to 1981. It was alpha-numerical replacement for the [[Kawasaki G5]]. Major changes over the G5 were color, marking, speedometer position, grips, and seat. The KE also had brighter head and tail lights. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 7000 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 2.75-19 front [[tire]] and a 3.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The KE100 was fitted with a 2.11 Gallon (8.00 Liters) fuel tank. | |||
==1976== | ==1976== | ||
[[Image:1976-kawasaki-ke100.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KE100]] | [[Image:1976-kawasaki-ke100.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Kawasaki KE100]] | ||
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*Major Changes: Color, marking, gear shift pattern, and left engine cover. Spark plug changed to [[NGK B8ES|B8ES]] due to cylinder head design change. | *Major Changes: Color, marking, gear shift pattern, and left engine cover. Spark plug changed to [[NGK B8ES|B8ES]] due to cylinder head design change. | ||
==1979== | ==1979== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-6.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-7.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1979-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-7572-8.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
</gallery> | |||
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==1998== | ==1998== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-0.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-1.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-2.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-3.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-4.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-5.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-6.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1998-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-8497-7.jpg|left|thumb|1998 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
</gallery> | |||
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==1999== | ==1999== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-KE100-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki KE100 in Green | |||
</gallery> | |||
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==2001== | ==2001== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100 | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100 | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100 | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-3.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100 | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-4.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100 | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-5.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100 | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-6.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100 | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-KE100-7.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki KE100 | |||
</gallery> | |||
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==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-rockford-files#kawasaki-ke100 The Rockford Files] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/moeru-yusha#kawasaki-ke100 Moeru yusha] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/herbie-the-love-bug#kawasaki-ke100 Herbie, the Love Bug] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/i-bought-a-vampire-motorcycle#kawasaki-ke100 I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/pandillas-guerra-y-paz#kawasaki-ke100 Pandillas guerra y paz] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Kawasaki}} | {{Kawasaki}} | ||
{{motorcycle-stub}} | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles|KE100]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles|KE100]] | ||
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[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]] | [[Category:Rotary Disc Valve motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Kawasaki KE series]] |