The KPM 200 (and KPR 200) use the NGK spark plug CPR8EA-9. Use a standard small engine spark plug socket to remove it. The jury may still be out on whether an iridium plug is any better than conventional. With most things, your mileage may vary. From the ChinaRiders forum, Read more…
Changing the oil on your bike is easy to do, saves you money and preserves the performance of your bike! The KPM 200 takes about 1.3L (roughly 1.3 quarts) of oil in each change. The manual recommends 15w-40, but that’s not very common in the United States (perhaps elsewhere.) The Read more…
Another super easy maintenance step that some people probably forget – change your air filter! Changing the filter only involves removing the seat to access the airbox, then replacing the paper element and cleaning and re-oiling (if desired) the foam element. Step-by-step instructions and a full video of the process Read more…
Skip the shop – do this necessary maintenance on your own! The manual calls for a Valve inspection and alignment every 3,800 miles or 6,000 kilometers. Herbies Garage on YouTube posted the entire procedure, both on the KPM 200 and the same engine from the KPR 200. I would recommend Read more…
The owners manual supplied with the KPM 200 provides several pages worth of maintenance information. The manual is available below.
KPM 200 / KPR 200 Service Manual This manual is intended for mechanics, service facilities and users with the intestinal fortitude to dig into their bike’s guts. Following these instructions without a good understanding of the mechanics behind engines, transmissions and vehicle design could lead to a broken pile of Read more…
This document includes in-depth information on how the engine works, specifically the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and the EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) systems. The manual also details how you can use software to read the bike’s ECU and change parameters.