| MODEL | KAWASAKI AR 80 1981 - 1983 |
| Year | 1981 - 1983 |
| Engine Type | Two-stroke, single cylinder, disc valve, reed valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 79.4 cc / 4.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 49 x 41.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 10.2 hp / 7.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 8.53 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | Capacitor discharge |
| Induction | Mikuni VM18SC carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel single-cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with monoshock |
| Front Brakes | Single 232 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 130 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1205 mm / 47.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 175 mm / 6.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 78 kg / 172 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.50-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.8 Litres / 2.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The AR 80 was a small sport-styled two-stroke from Kawasaki that tried to offer the feel of much bigger machines. It used a reed-valve single with CD ignition, a six-speed gearbox, cast alloy wheels and a hydraulic front disc brake. This first run is listed for 1981 to 1983 and the page names no variants.
