Model
Kuwahara KM-1 Mini
Lifecycle: 1981 – 1986
Frame Model: KM-1
Factory Colors: Chrome w/ Black parts, Chrome w/ Red parts, Chrome w/ Blue Parts, Chrome w/ Gold parts
Frame: 100% Chro-Moly Tubing
Fork: 100% Full Chro-Moly
Serial #: Starting T1, T2, T3, K3, K4, K5, K6 / KGA, KGB, KGC
Decals: Generation 2 w/® and w/o ® (81-84) / Generation 3 (85-86)
Gusset: 1981 – 1983 w/ Drilled hole for Centerpull Brake Hook-Up
Non-Gusset: 1983 – 1986
Built-In Seat Clamp: 1981 – 1983
Top Tube Length: 18.25″
Weight: 16 pounds (approx.) (Race version)
Specs | KM-1 Mini (Race) | KM-1 Mini |
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Year: | 1981 - 1986 | 1981 - 1986 |
Model: | KM-1 | KM-1 |
Frame: | Tange | Tange |
Fork: | Tange TX-Super | Tange TX-Super |
Headset: | Hatta Superbe | Hatta Superbe |
Stem: | Suntour Mini | Suntour Mini |
Handlebars: | WIN Anodized Straight | WIN Anodized Straight |
Grips: | OGK Foam | OGK Foam |
B.B. | Tange JL 401 (Euro) | Tange JL 401 (Euro) |
Cranks: | Sugino VX 3 PC 152mm / Sugino Maxy 3 PC 152mm | Sugino VX 3 PC 152mm / Sugino Maxy 3 PC 152mm |
Spider: | Integrated w/ Cranks | Integrated w/ Cranks |
Chainring: | Suntour 40T (Machined) | Suntour 40T (Machined) |
Chainring Bolts: | Suntour | Suntour |
Pedals: | KKT FMX 'Lightning' | KKT FMX 'Lightning' |
Chain: | Izumi (2-Tone) | Izumi (2-Tone) |
Freewheel: | Suntour 16T | Suntour 16T |
Rims: | Ukai Chrome 20 x 1 1/8" | Ukai HE Box 'Shiny Side' |
Hubs: | Suntour HF | Suntour HF |
Spokes: | Asahi | Asahi |
Nipples: | Asahi | Asahi |
Tires: | IRC Racer Skinwall | IRC Racer Z1 Skinwall |
Seat Post: | Integrated w/ Seat | Nagaoka Fluted Aluminum |
Seat: | Uni / ACS | Elina Padded |
Seat Clamp: | built in | built in |
Brake Caliper: | Dia Compe 610 Center Pull | Dia Compe MX-900 |
Brake Lever: | Dia Compe Pre-Bent (Early) Dia Compe Tech 2 (Mid) Dia Compe Tech 3 (Later) | Dia Compe Pre-Bent (Early) Dia Compe Tech 2 (Mid) Dia Compe Tech 3 (Later) |
Brake Cable: | Dia Compe | Dia Compe |
Specs | KM-1 Mini (Race) |
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Year: | 1981 - 1986 |
Model: | KM-1 |
Frame: | Tange |
Fork: | Tange TX-Super |
Headset: | Hatta Superbe |
Stem: | Suntour Mini |
Handlebars: | WIN Anodized Straight |
Grips: | OGK Foam |
B.B. | Tange JL 401 (Euro) |
Cranks: | Sugino VX 3 PC 152mm / Sugino Maxy 3 PC 152mm |
Spider: | Integrated w/ Cranks |
Chainring: | Suntour 40T (Machined) |
Chainring Bolts: | Suntour |
Pedals: | KKT FMX 'Lightning' |
Chain: | Izumi (2-Tone) |
Freewheel: | Suntour 16T |
Rims: | Ukai Chrome 20 x 1 1/8" |
Hubs: | Suntour HF |
Spokes: | Asahi |
Nipples: | Asahi |
Tires: | IRC Racer Skinwall |
Seat Post: | Integrated w/ Seat |
Seat: | Uni / ACS |
Seat Clamp: | built in |
Brake Caliper: | Dia Compe 610 Center Pull |
Brake Lever: | Dia Compe Pre-Bent (Early) Dia Compe Tech 2 (Mid) Dia Compe Tech 3 (Later) |
Brake Cable: | Dia Compe |
Specs | KM-1 Mini |
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Year: | 1981 - 1986 |
Model: | KM-1 |
Frame: | Tange |
Fork: | Tange TX-Super |
Headset: | Hatta Superbe |
Stem: | Suntour Mini |
Handlebars: | WIN Anodized Straight |
Grips: | OGK Foam |
B.B. | Tange JL 401 (Euro) |
Cranks: | Sugino VX 3 PC 152mm / Sugino Maxy 3 PC 152mm |
Spider: | Integrated w/ Cranks |
Chainring: | Suntour 40T (Machined) |
Chainring Bolts: | Suntour |
Pedals: | KKT FMX 'Lightning' |
Chain: | Izumi (2-Tone) |
Freewheel: | Suntour 16T |
Rims: | Ukai HE Box 'Shiny Side' |
Hubs: | Suntour HF |
Spokes: | Asahi |
Nipples: | Asahi |
Tires: | IRC Racer Z1 Skinwall |
Seat Post: | Nagaoka Fluted Aluminum |
Seat: | Elina Padded |
Seat Clamp: | built in |
Brake Caliper: | Dia Compe MX-900 |
Brake Lever: | Dia Compe Pre-Bent (Early) Dia Compe Tech 2 (Mid) Dia Compe Tech 3 (Later) |
Brake Cable: | Dia Compe |
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4 Generations of Decal Sets
There are 4 generations of Kuwahara decal sets produced between the years 1979 and 1988. Generation 2 is the most common decal set you will find on the popular 1982 – 1984 Laserlites and Novas. However, ALL main tube and fork decals are the exact same size for any 16″, 20″, or 24″ frames and forks.
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