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Kawasaki S3 400
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Make Model |
Kawasaki S3 400 |
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Year |
1974-75 |
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Engine |
Air cooled, two stroke, transverse three
cylinder, |
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Capacity |
400 |
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Bore x Stroke |
57 x 52.3 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
6,5:1 |
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Induction |
3x Mikuni VM26SC, Ř 26 mm carbs |
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Ignition /
Starting |
Battery and coil / kick |
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Max Power |
42 ch @ 7000 rpm |
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Max Torque |
4.32 m-kg @ 6500rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5 Speed / chain |
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Frame |
Double tubular steel cradle |
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Front Suspension |
Telescopic Hydraulic forks |
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Rear Suspension |
Dual shocks, Swing arm |
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Front Brakes |
Single 277mm disc |
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Rear Brakes |
180mm Drum |
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Front Tyre |
3.25 -18 |
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Rear Tyre |
3.50 -18 |
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Dry-Weight |
149.5 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
14 Litres |
In
1974, the 400 S3 replaces the 350 S2. Upon arrival, the 400 S3 also replaces
the 350 S2 cuts in Kawasaki. This machine is not obtained by a simple
réalésage engine, but the purpose of deep reflection.
With the 400, Kawasaki did not seek the maximum power. Despite an engine
capacity above and carburetors largest (from 24 to 26 mm in diameter, the
power falls to 42 hp, but it is obtained 1000 rpm lower. This is the couple
that benefits of increased displacement, it rose from 4.00 to 4.32 mkg mkg,
but as power, it is obtained 1000 rpm lower. Kawasaki's efforts have made the
400 S3 exploitable that 350 S2. Engaging benefits a disk and pump oil is also
reviewed.
The chassis has also been a trend to provide greater stability through
increased hunting and the wheelbase.
Towards comfort, the engine is mounted in part through silentblocs. The
machine is therefore less sensitive to vibration. The general line, even if
the machine is always easily identifiable thanks to the 3 exhaust systems, is
now much more classic.
In 1975, Kawasaki S3A markets. The changes are primarily aesthetic.
1975 also lacks the end of the career of this medium-size machine. In 1976, a
victim of the oil crisis, it is replaced by the 400 KH. |
