Kawasaki B8
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Aircraft, LTD |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production | 1962-1965 |
| Class | Standard street |
| Engine | 125cc Air-cooled, two-stroke piston inlet port |
| Transmission | Chain driven 4-speed |
| Suspension | Telescopic forks, spring shocks rear |
| Related | Kawasaki B8M Red-Tank Furore |
The Kawasaki B8 was a 125cc street motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki Aircraft, LTD from 1962 through 1965.
The B8 was the first motorcycle to be built completely from Kawasaki components. The B8 was based on the Meihatsu B7 which had used Kawasaki engines. The Kawasaki B8 is said to have been popular in Japan because of durability and low cost. The 125cc two stroke, piston inlet valve engine produced 11 horsepower at 8,000 RPM and was designed based on engineering knowledge from Kawasaki Aircraft. The tank emblems read "Kawasaki Aircraft".[1]