The Kawasaki FH580V-GS21-S KAI is a 0.59 l (585 cc, 35.7 cu-in) V-twin 90° air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine with vertical shaft. The Kai’s are the newer series engine. The Japanese word “KAI” means evolution, advancement and renewal. The FH580V KAI engine is based on the FH580V motor, but it uses redesigned air cleaner and blower housings, new air filter options, internally vented carburetor, an advanced lubrication system design, and enhancements for optimal stability.
Features:
- V-Twin
- Vertical PTO shaft
- Cast iron cylinder liners
- Overhead valves (OHV)
- Inner Vent Carburetor
- Fixed main jet
- Pulse type fuel pump
- Flywheel magneto transistor type ignition system
- Full pressure lubrication system
- Spin-on oil filter
- KAI air filter
- Recoil type starter
- 12v-15a charging coil w/ regulator
- 74 mm cylinder bore
- 68 mm piston stroke
- 8.5:1 compression ratio
- 2,000 rpm of torque
- Automatic compression release
- Mechanical governor
- Pulse fuel pump
- Dual barrel carburetor with Fuel shut-off solenoid
- Electronic spark ignition system
- Dual cable controls
