1988 KLF185 A4 Specifications

General Specs
ManufacturerKawasaki
Year1988
ModelKLF185 A4
Model NameBayou 185
Frame Starting NumberJKALF7A1*JA034001
Engine Starting NumberLF185AE041001
Owner Manual99922-1460-01
99920-1431-01 (Canada, USA)
Service Manual99924-1076-51
99924-1058-01
Chassis
Length1715 mm (67.5 in)
Width1000 mm (39.4 in)
Height985 mm (38.8 in)
Seat Height685 mm (27 in)
Wheelbase1100 mm (43.3 in)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 in)
Dry Weight162 kg (357.2 lb)
Caster Angle
Trail20 mm (0.79 in)
Tire & Rim
Front Tire Size21x9-8
Rear Tire Size22x11-8
Engine
Engine TypeSOHC single cylinder 4 stroke air cooled
Displacement182 cc (11.1 ci)
Bore66 mm (2.6 in)
Stroke53.2 mm (2.1 in)
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Cylinder Compression540-865 kPa (78-125 psi)
Horsepower14 PS (13.8 hp)
Torque1.54 kg/m3 (11.1 ft-lb)
Starter TypeElectric & recoil
Oil Capacity - Oil Change1.7 L (1.8 US qt; 1.5 Imp qt)
Drive Train & Transmission
Clutch TypeAutomatic centrifugal wet multidisc
Transmission Type5 speed constant mesh with reverse
Primary Reduction3.695
First Gear3.076
Second Gear2.000
Third Gear1.409
Fourth Gear1.076
Fifth Gear0.928
Reverse3.384
Final Reduction3.606
DrivelineShaft
Carburetor
BrandMikuni
Identification MarkVM22SS
Main Jet110
Pilot Jet/Slow Jet22.5
Pilot Screw Adjustment1 3/4 turns out
Fuel Tank Capacity9 L (2.4 US gal; 2 Imp gal)
Ignition
Ignition TypeCDI
Spark PlugD8EA (NGK)
DR8ES (NGK) - CAN, UK
Spark Plug Gap Max0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Initial Ignition Timing10.0° BTDC
Full Advance Ignition Timing30.0° BTDC
Ignition Advancement TypeElectronic
Electrical
Alternator Max Output96 W
Alternator Max Output RPM6000 RPM
Regulator Voltage14.5 V
Brakes
Front Brake TypeDrum
Rear Brake TypeDrum
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent swing axle
Rear SuspensionRigid
Front Wheel Travel125 mm (4.9 in)

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