General Specifications Model Identification

Year & Model '96 KLF220-A9:BAYOU

Engine Color ① Colored Plastic Forest Green (59)
Engine Type 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, SOHC, air cooled ② Moon Beam Gray (SK)
Displacement 215 cc VIN Range JKBLFBA1 TB700001
Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 61.0 mm Engine No. Range LF220AE500001 — ?
Compression Ratio 9.3:1 Engine No. Location RH top crankcase, below cylinder base
Maximum HP 17 at 7,500 rpm
Maximum Torque 1.8 kg-m at 6,000 rpm
Carburetor Mikuni VM24SS (1) Tuning Specifications
Starting System Electric and recoil starter with manual compression release
Ignition System Magneto CDI Engine
Ignition Advance Electronic
Crankshaft Rotation Counterclockwise from ignition (LH) side Cylinder Base Torque 1.2 kg-m
Cylinder Material Aluminum alloy with ferrous sleeve Valve Clearance (Cold) Intake: 0.15-0.20 mm
Fuel Min 91 Research/87 Avg. Oct. Unleaded OK Exhaust: 0.18-0.23 mm
— Adjustment method Rocker arm screw
Transmission Compression Pressure 15.0 kg/cm2 STD (5 pulls on recoil starter with
Clutch Type — Primary Wet, multi-disc, crankshaft-mounted, automatic centrifugal compression release on)
(friction-faced flyweights against inside of clutch drum), Spark Plug NGK D8EA (USA)
one-way bearing NGK DR8ES (CANADA)
— Secondary Wet, multi-disc, transmission driveshaft-mounted, — Gap 0.6 - 0.7 mm
disengaged by upshift or downshift stroke on shift pedal Ignition Timing 10° BTDC at 1,800 rpm
Transmission 5-speed, constant mesh, return shift, plus reverse 35° BTDC at 4,600 rpm
R-1-N-2-3-4-5 (Reverse lockout knob on fuel tank) Pilot Screw 1-1/2 turns out
Gear Ratios — 1st 3.92 (38/13) Idle Speed 1,300 rpm
— 2nd 1.68 (32/19) Service Fuel Level (w/Tube) 5.0 mm below carb body edge
— 3rd 1.17 (27/23) Float Height 21.8 mm
— 4th 0.92 (24/26) Engine Oil SE class SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40, 20W50
— 5th 0.79 (22/28) — w/filter change 2.1 liter
— Reverse 3.12 (27/13 x 33/22) — No filter change 2.0 liter
Primary Drive System Spur gear — Level Wait 5 min., middle of window
Primary Ratio 2.45 (69/20) Chassis
Final Drive System Driveshaft
Final Ratio 4.68 (18/15 x 34/10) Tire Pressure (Cold)
Overall Ratio 12.68 — Front 3 psi
— Rear 3 psi
Chassis Final Gear Case Oil Hypoid Gear Oil
Wheelbase 1,115 mm — Above 5°C API GL-5 SAE90
Tread — Front 764 mm — Below 5°C API GL-5 SAE80
— Rear 776 mm — Capacity 0.2 liter
Overall Width 1,040 mm — Level Full when oil comes out of inspection plug hole
Seat Height 730 mm Steering — Camber +3° unloaded
Ground Clearance 155 mm — Toe-in 30 mm
Dry Weight 183 kg
Curb Weight 193 kg
Max Recom Load 130 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.0 liter
— Reserve 2.0 liter
Tire Size — Front 21 x 8-9 Tubeless
— Rear 22 x 10-10 Tubeless
Brake Type — Front Dual Mechanical Drum (leading/trailing)
— Rear Mechanical Drum (Leading/Trailing)