Kawasaki KM 100 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KM 100 motorcycle specifications include a 100 cc (6.10 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 89 kg (196.2 lb).

Key specifications

1978-1981Model years
100 ccDisplacement
89 kgWet weight
6 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1978197919801981
Year-specific specification changes

The 1978 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
197919817.3:1

How the Kawasaki KM 100 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement100 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 85% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 5th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight89 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 57% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 6th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity6 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 61% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 8th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement5th

100 cc — larger displacement than about 5% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight6th

89 kg — heavier than about 6% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 94%.

Fuel capacity8th

6 L — larger than about 8% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 100 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.50-16 front / 3.00-14 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.50-16
Rear tire size 3.00-14
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 100 cc (6.10 cu in)
Bore × stroke 49.5 x 51.8 mm (1.9 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 7.2:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Rotary valves

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 2.50-16
Rear tire 3.00-14

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 89 kg (196.2 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 6.00 L (1.59 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 86.0 km/h (53.4 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.