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