In the meantime let's take a look select pages of an original Owner's Manual which includes assembly instructions and, further below, the Parts Catalog.
As you see above there were two models--the BX100 and BX200. There were some significant differences (aluminum vs steel parts) but nearly all of the small parts were the same as we can see here in the parts catalog (shown in it's entirety).
As with my previous post, I mention that I was very small when these arrived to our dealership. The main thing I remember is how badly I wanted one. Possibly it was the chrome frame. Maybe simply because it was a Kawasaki as I have been fully sold on the brand for as long as I can remember. Either way, I wanted it--never did get one though. In a year or two when I was actually ready for a bike of this size my brother and I each got WEBCO bikes. Which we were happy with.
Another memory of the BX200 and our dealership involves a stunt exhibition. A local BMX rider was recruited to attempt to do an Evel Knievel style jump on a BX200 and jumping over a row of Kawasaki motorcycles. He cleared most of them with the bike's tires landing on the seats of the last couple motorcycles. Also, our Kawasaki green school bus was parked right there so the local newspaper caught it in the photo too.
Also, I do vaguely remember we had some sponsorship role in a MX race that took place at a nearly track in a mostly wooded area. It was like a mini supercross track amongst the trees. Come to think about it--that probably played a big part in my wanting a BMX bike.
To check out the nice examples of the Kaw, Yam, and Suzuk BMX bikes visit this post on the BMX Museum forum: https://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=700058.
Share your K, Y, or S BMX bike (or any brand) memories below.
Thanks for looking. Gary / kawasaki-yama-zuki
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