350 F 9

1972 Kawasaki 350 F 9 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1972 Kawasaki 350 F 9 utilizes a 346 cc (21.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 28 HP (20.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.9 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 350 F 9 measures 140 kg (309 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (5 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 135 km/h (84 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1972 to 1973, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.