The Kawasaki S3 400SS MKII is a motorcycle manufactured in 1974 with a two stroke, transverse three cylinder engine with a capacity of 399 cc. Its compression ratio is 6.5:1 and it uses a battery and coil for ignition with a kick starting mechanism. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 42 hp at 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 4.32 m-kg at 6,500 rpm. The transmission is a five speed mechanism with a chain final drive. The frame of the bike is a double tubular steel cradle and it has telescopic hydraulic forks as the front suspension and dual shocks with swing arm as the rear suspension. The front brakes feature a single 277mm disc with a rear braking system of 180mm drum. Its wheelbase is 1364mm and it has a ground clearance of 153mm. The wet weight of the bike is 160kg and it has a fuel capacity of 14 litres. The Kawasaki S3 400SS MKII was also featured in a bike group test.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki S3 400SS MKII
| Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder |
| Capacity | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 57 x 52.3 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 6,5:1 |
| Induction | 3x Mikuni VM26SC, 26 mm carbs |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 42 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 4.32 m-kg @ 6500rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, Swing arm |
| Front Brakes | Single 277mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50 -18 |
| Wheelbase | 1364 mm / 53.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 153 mm / 6.0 in |
| Wet Weight | 160 kg / 353 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Road Test | Bike Group Test |
