Is the Kawasaki S2 350 still in production?
1973 Kawasaki S2 350. This is a non running project bike. No title, bill of sale only. The engine is stuck. This would make a good parts bike. It has a lot of good chrome. The tank has some dings but the inside is pretty clean and it has a good cap. It is missing some parts but is relatively complete.
What makes a Kawasaki 350 S2 a triple?
But Kawasaki engineers understood that two-stroke power comes from porting and being able to cram more fuel into the combustion chambers…three smaller cylinders offered more porting possibilities than a similar-sized twin. But rotary valves? Sorry. Doable on a twin, but no way could this be done on a triple without making the engine too wide.
Is the Kawasaki 350 a two up bike?
Unfortunately, like the bars on Honda’s 350 Four, the Kawasaki units are homely and spoil the otherwise overall excellent scale of the motorcycle. Two-up riding—with the inevitable qualification—for a 350 is comfortable for rider and passenger alike.
Is the Kawasaki 350 S2 Mach II a flickable bike?
The Mach II was an entirely flickable bike, with the narrow engine (two inches less than the 500) giving it great cornering clearance. Essentially, this was a bike that wanted to run at high rpm, with a manual steering damper up by the instruments to aid the speedy types.
1973 Kawasaki S2 350. This is a non running project bike. No title, bill of sale only. The engine is stuck. This would make a good parts bike. It has a lot of good chrome. The tank has some dings but the inside is pretty clean and it has a good cap. It is missing some parts but is relatively complete.
Unfortunately, like the bars on Honda’s 350 Four, the Kawasaki units are homely and spoil the otherwise overall excellent scale of the motorcycle. Two-up riding—with the inevitable qualification—for a 350 is comfortable for rider and passenger alike.
But Kawasaki engineers understood that two-stroke power comes from porting and being able to cram more fuel into the combustion chambers…three smaller cylinders offered more porting possibilities than a similar-sized twin. But rotary valves? Sorry. Doable on a twin, but no way could this be done on a triple without making the engine too wide.
When did the Kawasaki 350 Bighorn come out?
Overview – The Kawasaki 350 Bighorn is a rotary-valve 350cc 2-stroke single “Enduro” (aka dual purpose) bike built from 1970 to 1975. In the day, a few brave souls raced the 350 Bighorn in motocross and desert racing with occasional success, but in general…it was a horrible off road motorcycle.
What’s the VIN on a Kawasaki S2?
They are kept on the bike as collectors prefer originals.VIN: S2T-07096 & Engine: S2E35987SUMMARY: Very original, low mileage vintage that would be good for a daily rider, collection or museum. The S2 is a small-scale H2 at 1/2 the price.Clean title.
What kind of engine does a Kawasaki S2 have?
Restoration notes: the engine is from a 1973 S2A (identical engine to the 1972 S2), completely rebuilt as described above. Some of the fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, etc) currently have surface rust, as these are the parts that deteriorate rapidly and I did not replace most of them during restoration.
Is there a 1972 Kawasaki S2 Mach II for sale?
1972 Kawasaki S2 Mach II up for sale. This bike is mostly restored and runs and rides great! Clean title in hand. I spent about a year and thousands of $$ restoring this bike back in 2012ish.