The fan-cooled performance machine of the fire series. There were minor decal changes every year, and one major track change, otherwise they were very similar over the 4-year run. While there were many 1980 models produced, there were very few each year after.
Model Year 1980
TYPE CODE: J44SJ
Serial # Range: 120,001 – 155,000
Manufacture Dates: September to November 1979
Number Produced: 5678
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TA440B
MSRP: $2599
Specifications:1980 Sportfire
Model Year 1981
TYPE CODE: J44SK
Serial # Range: 155,001 – 190,000
Manufacture Dates: July 1980
Number Produced: 1220
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TA440B
MSRP: $2799
Specifications:
Model Year 1982
TYPE CODE: J44SL
Serial # Range: 190,001 – 222,000
Manufacture Dates: June, July, September 1981
Number Produced: 1510
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TA440B
MSRP: $3199
Specifications:
Model Year 1983
TYPE CODE: J44SM
Serial # Range: 222,001 – 285,000
Manufacture Dates: June, August 1982
Number Produced: 700
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TA440B
MSRP: $3549
Specifications:
Notes: Track switched from cleated to solid rubber, hood changed from silver to black, decal colors change, oil injection added.
Model Year 1984
TYPE CODE: MOSPORX
Serial # Range: 285,001+
Manufacture Dates: October 1983
Number Produced: 371
Engine: Kawasaki Fireburst TA440B
MSRP: $3549
Specifications:
Notes: Decals change- “Sportfire” on hood made smaller and moved above the stripe instead of below. Leaping Deere logo removed.
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