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The '''Kawasaki F5 Bighorn''' was a 350cc motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in 1970 and known as the big brother to the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 Sidewinder]], the Bighorn used a newly designed 305cc engine with a 5-speed gearbox and produced 33 hp @ 6,500.  New for this model was a 3-way axle adjustable "Hatta" front fork.
The '''Kawasaki F5 Bighorn''' was a 350cc motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] in 1970 and known as the big brother to the [[Kawasaki F4|Kawasaki F4 Sidewinder]], the Bighorn used a newly designed 350cc engine with a 5-speed gearbox and produced 33 hp @ 6,500.  New for this model was a 3-way axle adjustable "Hatta" front fork.
 
The '''F5 Bighorn''' was succeeded by the [[Kawasaki F9]], a redesigned 350cc Enduro style.  


==1970 F5 (Bighorn) specifications==
==1970 F5 (Bighorn) specifications==
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*Major Changes: Color and marking.
*Major Changes: Color and marking.


<center><big>'''Preceded by: Unknown  Succeeded by: [[Kawasaki F9|Kawasaki F9]]'''</big></center>
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F5]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|F5]]

Revision as of 22:25, 1 March 2008

The Kawasaki F5 Bighorn was a 350cc motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki in 1970 and known as the big brother to the Kawasaki F4 Sidewinder, the Bighorn used a newly designed 350cc engine with a 5-speed gearbox and produced 33 hp @ 6,500. New for this model was a 3-way axle adjustable "Hatta" front fork.

The F5 Bighorn was succeeded by the Kawasaki F9, a redesigned 350cc Enduro style.

1970 F5 (Bighorn) specifications

1970 Kawasaki F5


  • 350cc
  • 2-Stroke, 1 Cylinder
  • Rotary Disc Valve
  • 5-Speed Return Shift
  • Maximum Horsepower:
  • 33 HP @ 6,500 rpm
  • Spark Plug: NGK B10H
  • Tire Size
  • Front: 3.00-21 4PR
  • Rear: 4.0-18 4PR
  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Rawhide
  • Front Fender: Rawhide
  • Engine No.: F5E-00001-
  • Frame No.: F5F-00001-
  • Parts Catalog No.: 99997-512
  • Shop Manual No.: 99995-201(SM-1)
  • Remarks: Hatta front fork and muffler cover provide positive identification. Has CDI ignition system, diaphragm fuel tap, aluminum alloy rims and sprocket.

1971 F5A

1971 Kawasaki F5A


Changes in model

  • Color
    • Fuel Tank: Lime Green
    • Front Fender: Lime Green
  • Engine No.: F5E-00000
  • Frame No. : F5F-00000
  • Parts Catalog No. : 99997-512
  • ShopManualNo.: 99995-201(SM-1)
  • Major Changes: Color and marking.