KAWASAKI KH & S SERIES FORUM

Marc · Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Boston, Ma

Hey Guys,

Just joined and have a few questions for you all. First of all, I have an f7 (175) and a KE250 both enduro bikes from the 70's. I am looking to get a 2-stroke street bike to do some trips and want to stick with Kawasaki.

I found an s1. the guy says it is a 72 but it is blue so i think it is a 75. It needs the carbs cleaned and then it should run he said. just some new tires and a good scrubbing.

My real question is are those 250's fast enough? could i keep up with bigger bikes and ride it comfortably and reliably on longer trips (100+miles)

also, what would you pay for a pretty good looking s1 with a dent in the top of the tank and 9000 mi?

Thanks everyone
-Marc

650hardtail · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:19 pm Post subject:

welcome..the price on the triples can be cheap to rediculious depending on seller and condition....i got lucky and got an s2 and s2a for $100..the s2a was siezed but complete..the s2 i got running but it was butchered of most lights and spray painted black..its undergping a full resto...work out your deal..these bikes are fun to wrench on.the easiest performance mod on the 250 is to bolt on a 350 top end and carbs..

ståle · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:44 pm Post subject:

Where are you, Marc ? Prices are not universal.

Marc · Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Boston, Ma

Hey guys,

I am in Massachusetts. he says it will run with cleaned carbs, needs to be polished, and there is a dent in the tank that i might be able to have popped out.

More importantly though, I am worried about it being quick enough to ride with harleys and other bikes that are bigger. My buddy has an rd 350 and i was amazed by the speed when i rode it but will the 250 be enough?

thanks,
Marc

kas750 · 5th gear Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Posts: 836 Location: chorley

If your mate has an Rd 350 you will definitely need a 350 top end fitted.The original owner of my s2 also owned an rd350b from new.He said that although the rd was faster top end he said that the s2 was far faster accelerating and also a better handling bike.He did 60,000 miles on each of these bikes so was pretty well qualified to comment :D
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180kid · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject:

welcome Marc,...

like chalk to cheese !
thats the difference between the 250's and 350's.... :shock:

Marc · Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Boston, Ma

Yeah i expect there would be a difference between 28 hp and 38.... but for normal street riding around small towns would i be alright on a 250. I am used to riding my 250 single cylinder dirtbike and it has been OK at keeping up but only wants to go 66mph... I do not ride highway often but would like a bike that can cruise at 66 rather than top out. also, i hear that t 3-cylinder will be far faster of the line than the single...

any thoughts?

ståle · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:49 pm Post subject:

Have one of each. You're in the states, for gods sake :D You can probably find 5 bikes for 1000 bucks.

BIG AL · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:17 pm Post subject:

BIG AL · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:22 pm Post subject: