This all new front-engine chassis was based on the 340/S. Handling and stability was greatly improved over the previous mid-motor machines. Mikuni carbs and CDI ignition made for great improvements in reliability and performance. The Cyclone was the fan cooled version, while the Liquifire was the liquid cooled version.
Cyclone 340
Model Year 1976
TYPE CODE: J34FE
Serial # Range: 55,001 – 70,000
Manufacture Dates: August to November 1975
Number Produced: 4886
Engine: Kiortiz KEC-340/22
Horsepower: 34
MSRP: $1895
Specifications:1976 340 Cyclone
Model Year 1977
TYPE CODE: J34FF
Serial # Range: 70,001 – 80,000
Manufacture Dates: June to July 1976
Number Produced: 1400
Engine: Kiortiz KEC-340/22
Horsepower: 34
MSRP: $1950
Specifications:1977 340 Cyclone
Model Year 1978
TYPE CODE: J34FG
Serial # Range: 80,001 – 90,000
Manufacture Dates: June to July 1977
Number Produced: 1150
Engine: Kiortiz KEC-340/22
Horsepower: 34
MSRP: $1999
Specifications:1978 340 Cyclone
Notes: Received new paint color and graphics, and a light weight suspension.
Cyclone 440
Model Year: 1976
TYPE CODE- J44FE
Serial # Range: 55,001 – 70,000
Manufacture Dates: August to November 1975
Number Produced: 5743
Engine: Kioritz KEC-440/22A
Horsepower: 46
MSRP: $1995
Specifications:1976 440 Cyclone
Model Year: 1977
TYPE CODE: J44FF
Serial # Range: 70,001 – 80,000
Manufacture Dates: August 1976
Number Produced: 2000
Engine: Kioritz KEC-440/22A
Horsepower: 44
MSRP: $2150
Specifications:1977 440 Cyclone
Model Year: 1978
TYPE CODE: J44FG
Serial # Range: 80,001 – 90,000
Manufacture Dates: August, October 1977
Number Produced: 1050
Engine: Kioritz KEC-440/22A
Horsepower: 44
MSRP: $2199
Specifications:1978 440 Cyclone
Notes: Received new paint color and graphics, and a light weight suspension.
Cyclone
1976-1977
1978