1978 Kawasaki KM100

Lot details
Registration No: Un-Reg
Frame No: KM100A-018877
Engine No: KM100AE018890
cc: 100

Kawasaki introduced their first "Midi" bike in January 1973 typed the MC1. Designed to be used by both older children and adults, hence the "midi" designation, the machine took the form of a small wheeled, 16 inch front and 14 inch rear, trail bike powered by a 90cc two stroke single equipped with a disc valve. The MC1 continued until the end of the 1975 season when it was renamed the KM90 continuing in production until 1980. It was joined by the similar KM100 in 1976, the new model offering more power, 8.5 bhp compared to the KM90's 6.6 bhp.
The KM100 offered has recently been imported from the States where it was discovered in the attic of the Harley Davidson and Honda dealer of Dodge City, Kansas in 2012. It had been traded into the dealerships predecessor approximately 25 years ago and had remained, forgotten until 2012. Offered in original, unrestored condition the paintwork and brightwork are described as being in good condition as are the cycle parts. The engine has compression but will require re-commissioning as will the transmission following its lengthy layup and the electrical systems condition is not known. The KM 100 was not officially imported into the UK and was only sold in the States for a couple of seasons, which, combined with the hard use that trail bikes tended to experience, has resulted in few examples of the model surviving.