1973 Kawasaki 100 G5

Kawasaki 100 G5 1973


1973 Kawasaki 100 G5 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
A star for the future. A brilliant MOTO ENDURO that stars on the road or off. The G5 has a smooth-running rotary valve single cylinder engine - newly designed for maximum compactness. Power to take on 33 degree grades. To run up to 70mph on the open road. Optional tuning gives it professional motocross performance. And there´s a five speed heavy-duty wide-ratio transmission for all terrain running.

General information
Model name Kawasaki 100 G5
Model year 1973
Category Enduro / offroad
Rating 3.2  Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 99.0 ccm (6.04 cubic inches)
Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Top speed 106.2 km/h (66.0 mph)
Compression 7.0:1
Bore x stroke 49.5 x 51.8 mm (2.0 x 2.0 inches)
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Rotary valves
Ignition Magneto
Lubrication system Super Lube Auto Oil Injection
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 5-speed
Clutch Wet, Multi-Disc
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Tubular Steel Double Cradle
Front suspension Long Travel Ceriani-type Telescopic Forks
Rear suspension 5-Way Adjustable Dual Shock Swing Arm
Front tire 2.75-19
Rear tire 3.00-18
Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 86.6 kg (191.0 pounds)
Overall height 1054 mm (41.5 inches)
Overall length 1943 mm (76.5 inches)
Overall width 851 mm (33.5 inches)
Ground clearance 241 mm (9.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1245 mm (49.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 7.94 litres (2.10 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Candy Orange or Candy Blue -on Black
Starter Kick
Comments The Kawasaki spec sheet indicates acceleration to be SS 1/8th Mile: 11.5sec
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