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The '''Kawasaki F5 Bighorn''' was a 350cc [[dual-purpose 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 | The '''Kawasaki F5 Bighorn''' was a 350cc [[dual-purpose 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 were custom adjustable [[Hatta fork]]s. | ||
The Kawasaki F5 currently can participate in [[AHRMA]] sponsored events in the '''Sportsman 600''' which are 1974 and earlier machines manufactured as 251-600cc, including like-design models.<ref>[http://www.ahrma.org/rulebook/sec14.htm AHRMA rules book]</ref> | The Kawasaki F5 currently can participate in [[AHRMA]] sponsored events in the '''Sportsman 600''' which are 1974 and earlier machines manufactured as 251-600cc, including like-design models.<ref>[http://www.ahrma.org/rulebook/sec14.htm AHRMA rules book]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 22:52, 16 March 2008
The Kawasaki F5 Bighorn was a 350cc dual-purpose 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 were custom adjustable Hatta forks.
The Kawasaki F5 currently can participate in AHRMA sponsored events in the Sportsman 600 which are 1974 and earlier machines manufactured as 251-600cc, including like-design models.[1]
The F5 Bighorn was succeeded by the Kawasaki F9, a redesigned 350cc Enduro style.
1970 F5 (Bighorn) specifications
- 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
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.
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