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The '''Kawasaki B8''' series was initially produced for street use beginning in 1962 by [[Kawasaki]]. | The '''Kawasaki B8''' series was initially produced for street use beginning in 1962 by [[Kawasaki]]. | ||
==B8== | ==B8== | ||
In mid 1961, Kawasaki Auto Sales was formed, and then in 1962 came the 125 cc B8, a single-cylinder two-stroke. The line of B8 motorcycles was the first to carry the full Kawasaki name. | In mid 1961, Kawasaki Auto Sales was formed, and then in 1962 came the 125 cc B8, a single-cylinder two-stroke. The line of B8 motorcycles was the first to carry the full Kawasaki name.<ref>Walker, Mick. ''Kawasaki: From the Two-stroke to the ZZ-R1100, an engineer's company''. Reed International Books, 1993</ref> Based on it's predecessor, the [[Meihatsu]] B7 which used Kawasaki engines, the B8's were very popular in Japan because of their durability and low cost. The 125[[cc]] [[two stroke]] engine produced 11 horsepower at 8,000rpm and was designed based on technical knowledge garnered from the development and production of aircraft engines. In fact, the tank badges read "Kawasaki Aircraft". | ||
==B8M== | ==B8M== | ||
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*[[Piston Inlet Port]] | *[[Piston Inlet Port]] | ||
*4-Speed Rotary Shift | *4-Speed Rotary Shift | ||
*Maximum Horsepower: 12 HP @ 6,500 rpm | *Maximum Horsepower: 12 HP @ 6,500 rpm <ref>B8 horsepower rating [http://elizium-online.net/pdfs/Z650.pdf Classic Bike dossier, Elizium-online, Mid-sized marvel by Neil Murray, February 2007]</ref> | ||
*Spark Plug: [[NGK B7HS]] | *Spark Plug: [[NGK B7HS]] | ||
*Tire Size | *Tire Size | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||