KX lOO FEATURES

Jan. 01, 2000 By Press Release

Liquid Cooled Engine

  • Cylinder head combustion chamber volume and shape designed for high efficiency and more performance
  • Right hand engine cover provides a separate clutch cover for quick servicing without removing the water pump
  • Assures greater reliability

Kawasaki Integrated Power Valve System

  • KIPS system controls exhaust port height for increased horsepower and torque
  • Produces a broad powerband with more low-end torque and mid-range, while retaining excellent top end power

Clutch

  • Clutch hub rides on needle bearings for smooth action
  • Clutch plates are a large 1 l9mm in diameter for durability and control
  • Clutch release lever ratio is designed for light clutch lever action
  • Clutch lever and perch is borrowed from the KX125/ KX250

26mm Keihin carburetor

  • Excellent throttle response
  • Adjustable for various conditions

High Tensile Steel Perimeter Frame

  • Wide footpegs for better control, made of cast steel for strength, and use a 10 mm pivot for durability
  • Thick footpeg brackets better withstand today's rigorous tracks
  • Sidestand is detachable like larger KX models

Uni-Trak? Rear Suspension

  • The swingarm uses large cross section beams for more rigidity and control
  • The swingarm incorporates cast aluminum drive chain adjuster sections like the big KX's for easy chain adjustments and swingarm rigidity
  • Flanged collars are used at the swingarm pivot bearings to protect the seals from mud
  • Shock is fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping and spring preload

36mm Upside Down Cartridge Fork

  • Upside down forks are more rigid, providing better steering response and control
  • compression damping is 18-way adjustable and the cartridge design means better action
  • The huge aluminum upper fork tubes measure 49.5mm in diameter for flex-free performance

Front and Rear Disc Brakes

  • Forged aluminum rear brake pedal is strong and light It also uses two seals at the pivot for smooth operation
  • Rear brake disc and pads offer better performance with more rust resistance
  • Offer strong braking power with minimal effort

Front and Rear Wheels

  • Rear hub features two wheel bearings on the drive side of the hub for increased durability
  • Thick spokes are used front and rear for stronger wheels requiring less adjustment
  • Rear axle diameter is large for more rigidity
  • Front and rear hubs feature seals to better protect the wheel bearings

Details

  • Kickstart lever is easily removed by a bolt threaded into the kickstart shaft instead of a pinch bolt in the spline area The seat cover features Kevlar reinforcement in the front area to help resist damage
2000 KX1OO SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 2-stroke single w/KIPS
Displacement 99cc
Bore x Stroke 52.5 x 45.8mm
Cooling Liquid
Carburetion Keihin PE26
Induction Crankcase reed valve
Compression ratio 9.6:1 (low speed) - 8.8:1 (high speed)
Ignition Digital CDI
Transmission 6-speed
Frame High tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Rake/trail 27degrees/4.1 in.
Suspension type, front Inverted telescopic cartridge fork, 36mm
Suspension adjustments, front 18-way compression damping
Suspension type, rear UNI-TRAK- single shock system
Suspension adjustments, rear Preload, 4-way compression and
  18-way rebound damping
Wheel travel, front 10.8 in.
Wheel travel, rear 10.8 in.
Tire, front 70/100x19
Tire, rear 90/100x16
Brakes, front/rear Hydraulic disc
Overall length 75.2 in.
Overall width 28.9 in.
Overall height 43.5 in.
Ground Clearance 15.0 in.
Seat height 34.3 in.
Dry weight 149.9 lbs.
Fuel capacity 1.5 gal.
Wheelbase 50.8in.


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