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Sportfire
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.
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.
1980
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