Kawasaki G4TR/KV100
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The Kawasaki G4TR Trail Boss was a 100cc, single cylinder, dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1970 through 1978.
This was a true trail bike for the expanding trail bike market in the USA featuring a unique quick-change gearing system which could change into a high/low ratio enabling it to have 10 speeds. The G4TR had raised fenders front and rear, very good front fork travel, adequate ground clearance, raised exhaust, a skid plate making this motorcycle superb for enduro use.
Main competitors
- Honda SL100
- Yamaha
- Suzuki
1970
- 100cc
- 2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
- Rotary Disc Valve
- 5-Speed Return Shift
- Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP @7,500 rpm
- Spark Plug: NGK B7HS
- Tire Size
- Front: 3.00-18 4PR
- Rear: 3.00-18 4PR
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: G4E000001-
- Frame No.: G4-000001-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99995-1 14
- ShopManualNo.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Remarks: On and off-road model with knobby tires. Has quick change gearing mechanism that enables 10-speed. Tubular double cradle frame and skid plate.
1971
Technically called the G4TRA this year.
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Pearl Candy Red
- Front Fender: Stainless steel
- Engine No.: G4E014462-
- Frame No.: G4-014460-
- Parts Catalog No. : 99995- 176S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99995-213
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Major Changes: Color and marking. Chrome plated muffler cover.
1972
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Pearl Candy Orange
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E029960-
- Frame No.: G4-036049-
- Parts Catalog No. : 99997-524s
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-530
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-1)
- Major Changes: Color and marking. Quick change mechanism lever shifted to right handlebar.
1973
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Red
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E046102-
- Frame No.: G4-052153-
- Parts Catalog No. : 99997-558s
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-544
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 ISM-1)
- Major Changes: Color and marking. Black cylinder and cylinder head. Turn signal lights and steering lock as standard equipment.
1974
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E064001-
- Frame No.: G4-070001-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-819
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Major Changes: Color, marking, fuel tank, and chain case. A "100" emblem affixed to the muffler.
1975
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Vivid Yellow
- Front Fender: Vivid Yellow
- Engine No.: G4E077300-
- Frame No. : G4-083000-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-6 19-50s
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-837
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Major Changes: Color and marking.
1976
- Maximum Horsepower: 11 HP @7,500 rpm
- Australian: 9.5 HP @7,000 rpm
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Candy Super Red
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E086000-
- Frame No.: G4-091700-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619-52S
- General Export 99997-619-54S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-866-00
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 ISM-I )
- Major Changes: Model code change for the G4TR. Color, marking, speedometer position, grips, and seat. Tires on U.S. model changed to trial.
1977
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Sunlight Yellow
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E092601-
- Frame No.: G4-098201-
- Parts Catalog No.: 99997-619-55S
- Owner's Manual No.: 99997-895-00
- ShopManualNo.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Major Changes: Color and marking. Bleed valve added to oil pump. Rotary disc material changed to steel.
1978 KV100
- Color
- Fuel Tank: Sunlight Yellow
- Front Fender: Chrome
- Engine No.: G4E096101-
- Frame No.: G4-101701-
- Parts Catalog No.: @ 99997-6 19-57s
- Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1 005-00
- Shop Manual No.: 99995-201 (SM-1)
- Major Changes: Gear shift pattern and left engine cover.
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