HKS 700 Engine

HKS ENGINES

The HKS-700E is a 60HP, horizontally opposed, two cylinder, four stroke engine. The 700E uses a combination of high technology and simplicity to achieve the twin goals of high power output and reliability

A new evolution of the HKS 700E is now available in the U.S. with increased power. By careful optimization of head flow and reducing internal pumping losses, the new evolution 700E has a 2 horsepower increase over earlier models. The HKS 700E four-stroke engine is in its fifth year of production; the engine is now flying in hundreds of Light aircraft, PPC’s and Trikes around the world.

The HKS 700E is a 60HP, horizontally opposed two cylinder four-stroke engine. The 700E uses a combination of technology and simplicity to achieve the twin goals of high power output and reliability. The 700E is a very high quality product. Every major component was designed for light aircraft use and is made from the best materials and techniques available.

The integral gearbox on the 700E uses straight cut gears with a spring-washer type torsional coupling ahead of the large flywheel. The gearbox is attached to the flywheel case; the gears are lubricated by the main engine oil system. The gearbox can be run up or down. The standard gear ratio is 2.58 to one. A 3.47 to 1 gearbox is a no cost option for greatly reduced prop noise.

The prop hub bolt pattern is the popular 75MM pattern; the direction of rotation is the same as a Rotax two-stroke. The carburetors are the Bing Constant Velocity type, which varies the mixture with horsepower and provides a modest amount of altitude and temperature compensation. The valve train of the 700E is operated with pushrods off of a single, centrally located camshaft; valve lash is adjusted automatically with hydraulic lifters. The crankshaft and connecting rods are forged, and run in split shell type bearings.

The ignition is dual CDI, programmed to vary the timing for ease of starting. The connectors to the electrical system are large sealed type and can only attach to the correct component. The charging system is 17.5 Amp-210 Watt. The exhaust systems are available in 4 configurations and now meet the European noise requirements. Our testing with typical, fixed pitch propellers showed an average fuel consumption of between 2.0 and 2.5 gallons an hour at typical cruise settings.

THE HKS 700E engine comes with the Bing CV carburetors, electric starter, gearbox, air and oil filters, choice of gearbox ratio:

ENGINE:

EXHAUST SYSTEM:

OIL TANK:

OIL COOLER:

THROTTLE AND CHOKE CABLES - $110 each:

SAMPLE PACKAGE W/ABOVE:*

$9371.00

$687.00

$528.00

$159.00

$220.00

$10965.00

Configuration:	2 Cylinders 4-Stroke Engine with Horizontally Opposed Cylinders 4 Valves per Cylinder
Bore X Stroke:	85mm X 60mm
Displacement:	680 c.c.
Compression Ratio:	11.3:1
Power Output:	56hp at 5800 rpm
	60hp at 6200 rpm
Torque Max:	7 kgm at 5000rpm 50.6 Ft/Lbs at 5000rpm
Max RPM:	6200rpm
Cylinders:	Nickel Ceramic Composite Coated Cylinders
Pistons:	PVD Coated Piston Rings
Valve Gap:	Automatic Adjustment by Hydraulic Lifters
Camshaft:	One Central Camshaft-Pushrods-OHV
Direction of Rotation:	Counter-Clockwise (Looking from pilot's seat, tractor configuration)
Cooling:	Air-Cooled Cylinders
	Oil-Cooled Cylinder heads
Lubrication:	Dry Sump Forced Lubrication by Trochoid Pump, Camshaft Driven (Pressure pump & scavenge pumps equipped)
Ignition System:	Dual CDI (Capacative Discharge Ignition)
Generator Output:	AC-12 Volts 210 Watts
Regulator/Rectifier:	Three-Phase Regulator
Starter:	Electric Only
Spark Plugs:	HKS S40i (NGK Heat Range #8)
Electrode Spacing:	0.8 mm (.031")
Fuel Consumption:	Approx 9 Liters/ Hour at 4750 rpm
	Approx 2.38 Gallons/ Hour at 4750 rpm
Reduction Gear:	Integrated With Torsional Shock Absorption
TBO:	800 Hours (Expect higher TBO with fleet experience)
Weights: Engine: Dry, With all Electrical Equipment, Electric Starter, Carburetors and Gearbox	Engine:	kg	lbs.
		49.1	108

	Exhaust System:	3.2	7
	Oil Tanks & Cooler:	2.7	6
	Totals:	55.0	121
Reduction Box:	"A"Box with Ratio: 2.58
	"B" Box with Ratio: 3.47

*Engine instruments, oil lines, hoses, starter solenoid, and propeller not included. Prices subject to change without notice.

The 700E comes from HKS with detailed installation, Operations and Parts manuals. The manuals are available via email by clicking here at Bushwhacker Air HKS Information.

The HKS 700E’s are shipped assembled and factory test run for 1-1/2 hours and fully broken-in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q? What is the TBO?

A. 800 Hours

Q? Is the HKS 700E a Certified Engine?

The HKS 700E is Light Sport Aircraft Complaint. For a statement of compliance, click here.

Q? Why does the 700E have such a high operating RPM? Is this normal for a four-stroke engine?

A. The 700E was designed to get two-stroke like power output from a four-stroke engine. The way to get more power from a given size engine is to make it do more work, meaning more RPM. The operating RPM range of the 700E is normal for an engine using modern motorcycle technology. The Rotax 912 four-stroke has a similar operating range.

Q? Why does the HKS have a gearbox, isn’t direct drive lighter and simpler?

A. The larger the propeller, the more thrust it will produce, particularly at the relatively slow climb speeds of light aircraft. More low speed thrust means more climb. As well, there is the great benefit of much lower propeller noise than direct drive. The 700E gearbox has two ratios available 2.58 and 3.47 to 1.

Q? Can the gearbox be positioned up or down? Is it a big deal to swap the position? Can the engine be run inverted?

A. The gearbox can be positioned up or down. To change the position the front cover is removed and rotated. The HKS 700E cannot be run inverted.

Q? Why does the HKS have separate oil tank? And what is a “dry sump” engine?

A. The 700E has a separate oil tank to reduce the package size of the engine. Most conventional aircraft engines are dry sump for the same reason. A “wet sump” engine has it’s oil supply in the oil pan at the bottom of the engine. A “dry sump” engine has a separate scavenge pump to take the oil from the bottom of the mini-sump at the bottom and a supply pump to send oil under pressure through the engine.

Q? Can the HKS engine be used in pusher installations?

A. Yes. As a matter of fact the 700E has been designed to work specifically in both the pusher and tractor configurations. A majority of the hundreds of engines sold are operating in the pusher configuration.

Q? What type of engine mount does the HKS have? Do you sell mounts?

A. The 700E has a base mount similar to but slightly different than the Rotax. There is also a requirement that the engine mount has a hole for in the center for the sump to fit into. We can work with you with the design requirements or send you to an HPower Approved Dealer or OEM for more help. We have worked with the many airframe manufacturers to develop mounts. We feel that this is the best way as they know their planes requirements.

Q? What type of fuel does the HKS require? Can it use 100LL?

A. Automotive Unleaded-high test is best. 92 octane Unleaded is typical. 100LL Avgas can be used during cross countries without worry. Constant use of leaded fuels requires different lubricating oils to be used to avoid lead deposits.

Q? What is the fuel consumption of the HKS?

A. The fuel consumption in typical operation is between 2 gallons and 3 gallons an hour. In our testing, the fuel consumption we have noted is 2.5 gallons an hour @ 75%. The Dyno testing according to the JIS (Japanese Industry Standard) requires the engine to be tested in a manner that does not reflect propeller loading. This makes HKS’s consumption numbers very conservative.

Q? What type of propellers work best for the HKS? Are they readily available?

A. The propeller we have the greatest experience with is the Powerfin "F" model propellers. Another propeller we recommend is the GSC from Canada.

Q? What type of exhaust is required? Can you run straight pipes?

A. The 700E was designed as a complete system. There are requirements for back pressure and length of the exhaust manifold as a part of the system. Both the intake and exhaust manifolds are optimized for a flat torque curve.

Q? Are the carburetors used on the HKS altitude compensating? Why don’t they use Fuel injection?

A. The Bing C.V. (Constant Velocity) carburetors are capable of 50% mixture compensation to approximately 10,000 Ft. due to the CV design which uses a diaphragm-slider to vary the mid range mixture. The Rotax 912 four-stroke uses the same carburetors.

Q? How much does a complete engine package cost?

A. HPower sells the 700E as a complete system. We have chosen the best accessory components we could find to match the quality of the engine itself.

Q? What is the warranty on the HKS 700E?

A. The Warranty is one year or 100 hours of engine time.