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Kawasaki 100 G5 19731973 Kawasaki 100 G5 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
1973 Kawasaki 100 G5. Jason Toews.
| 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 | |
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| 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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